John Kinnaird 14 fret OMK (#72, 2007)
SOLD
Fantastic custom guitar with easy playability and lush sound. It really rings!
I’m the original owner and as it’s been said, this is really a hard one to let go. Here is a link to the guitar on the builder’s website
http://www.kinnairdguitars.com/Galle...MKMain72e.html and here are some of the many features, nearly all are options:
Adirondack bear claw spruce top. Very rare. I picked this out myself during a visit to Old Standard Wood in Fulton, Missouri where I spent several hours examining and tapping on tops. This was the best they had and it is incredible.
Honduran Rosewood back/sides. Option, that I also selected from a reputable dealer.
Adirondack braces (I also selected from Old Standard)
Tapered body shape – 3.5” to 4.5”. Option
Venetian cutaway. Option
Bevel arm rest. Option
Fossilized ivory bridge pins. Option
Bone nut and compensated bone saddle. Option
Electronics: K&K Trinity Western. Option
Neck: 5 ply laminate. 1 ¾ nut width. Adj truss rod and carbon fiber reinforcement.
Waverly gold tuners with black buttons. Option
Ebony fretboard. African Rosewood Bridge. All wood binding & purfling.
Ameritage Gold case. Option
Condition: Very good. I love this guitar and played it a lot, but never gigged with it. Really clean. NO CRACKS. The only obvious sign of body wear is the finish has flaked some on the side of the fretboard (see photos). At the time John finished the necks himself and sent the body to a finish specialist. The body finish is excellent and I don't see any marks on it, but the neck finish has proven less durable along the edge as shown. However, if it is an issue, the neck could be removed and refinished for not much cost.
My guitar collection: Due to old age and now a “frozen shoulder” I can’t play anymore. So I’m going to sell off the best of the best that I’ve collected over the years and maybe do some traveling. After buying and selling @ 60 acoustic guitars over many years, I have about 10 I’ve kept. All guitars always kept clean, in their cases, in humidity controlled room. No smoking. It has been a few years since I’ve sold anything, but I’ve sold and traded several on this site and I used to use EBay. Never an unhappy buyer!
