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Old 08-24-2022, 05:07 PM
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Default If you like bursts you will like this #3for BIG

It’s a slope shoulder dread with b/c Sitka top, ,maple back and sides, and walnut trim. The fretboard and bridge are the only foreigners. Well the tuners are Schertlers so there might be a little German DNA on the peghead



That’s a maple leaf on the back.









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This was already spectacular before getting finished - now it's art gallery grade. How do people play guitars like this without spending the whole day just staring at it.

I suppose we all need then some boring but effective instruments to play out, and jewellery like this to look and sigh over at home. Hopefully it does actually get played.
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Did the bearclaw get some extra treatment to bring it out that much? Perfect having it fairly evenly distributed and symmetrical like that.
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Did the bearclaw get some extra treatment to bring it out that much? Perfect having it fairly evenly distributed and symmetrical like that.
I believe that Bearclaw figure with that kind of symmetry indicates that the top is perfectly quartersawn, with no trace of runout. In other words, "Mastergrade".
John Kinnaird is a certified Master, so why would he use anything less?

That burst, or shade, or whatever sub-species that is, looks absolutely fantastic, and 100% original. What a stroke of genius, to do it that way. It's a visual feast.

John, I'm almost scared to ask- do you have a fourth one waiting in the wings as well? 'Cause if you do, I might have to seriously consider changing occupations to something I'm better at- like sweeping up the wood dust in your shop and making sure there's fresh coffee brewing. I can do that pretty well. Do you need an apprentice?
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Old 08-24-2022, 06:33 PM
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Yeek, John. You have raised the bar!
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This was already spectacular before getting finished - now it's art gallery grade. How do people play guitars like this without spending the whole day just staring at it.

I suppose we all need then some boring but effective instruments to play out, and jewellery like this to look and sigh over at home. Hopefully it does actually get played.
Unbelievably beautiful, John!!! Do I spy a 13 fret neck? Cool…

Kids, If you think these are just for looking, think again. No way I am gigging with a lesser axe. My three JKs get a LOT of play time, and I have high hopes of getting a bunch more stage time in when the crud recedes some more.

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Old 08-24-2022, 07:38 PM
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Wow, 3 for 3....that is 1000% in the big leagues!
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Huh…yeah…I know who’s buying dinner!

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A trifecta of amazing instruments! What are the measurement differences between this and the Graybeard?
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Spectacular wood. Every single piece you used on this one, has the major wow factor, right down to the walnut. Love the effect the burst has on those woods.
What a trifecta you’ve built for BIG. Congratulations
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Old 08-25-2022, 04:15 AM
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This was already spectacular before getting finished - now it's art gallery grade. How do people play guitars like this without spending the whole day just staring at it.

I suppose we all need then some boring but effective instruments to play out, and jewellery like this to look and sigh over at home. Hopefully it does actually get played.
Thank you sir

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I believe that Bearclaw figure with that kind of symmetry indicates that the top is perfectly quartersawn, with no trace of runout. In other words, "Mastergrade".
John Kinnaird is a certified Master, so why would he use anything less?

That burst, or shade, or whatever sub-species that is, looks absolutely fantastic, and 100% original. What a stroke of genius, to do it that way. It's a visual feast.

John, I'm almost scared to ask- do you have a fourth one waiting in the wings as well? 'Cause if you do, I might have to seriously consider changing occupations to something I'm better at- like sweeping up the wood dust in your shop and making sure there's fresh coffee brewing. I can do that pretty well. Do you need an apprentice?
You are too gracious and undervalue, at least on this forum, your excellent creative work. And yes, there is another. I’m finishing up the collaboration guitar that my brother and I have been working on. So I’m bringing three and a half guitars.

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Yeek, John. You have raised the bar!
I don’t know. Raised a few glasses in a bar perhaps. It’s all in the sound. We shall see.

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Unbelievably beautiful, John!!! Do I spy a 13 fret neck? Cool…

Kids, If you think these are just for looking, think again. No way I am gigging with a lesser axe. My three JKs get a LOT of play time, and I have high hopes of getting a bunch more stage time in when the crud recedes some more.

Cheers

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Thanks again and again Paul
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Old 08-25-2022, 04:22 AM
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Wow, 3 for 3....that is 1000% in the big leagues!
Thanks Tom. We shall see about the big leagues after folks have played them. I have lost sonic objectivity and a fair amount of auditory discrimination ��

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Huh…yeah…I know who’s buying dinner!

SK
. I think it just might be you sir. You have not posted your BIG instruments and I feel sure you guys have something amazing in the works.

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A trifecta of amazing instruments! What are the measurement differences between this and the Graybeard?
Thanks Mike. The measurements are similar in the lower bout. The upper bout and the waist are a little wider. The depth is a little greater as well. So the internal air volume is greater. It’s a big guitar.

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Spectacular wood. Every single piece you used on this one, has the major wow factor, right down to the walnut. Love the effect the burst has on those woods.
What a trifecta you’ve built for BIG. Congratulations
I appreciate your comments.

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What? A Scot with no words? BTW I see that you are from the Fife area. Steve and I were just there not a month ago, and in fact met the duchess of Fife. Very nice lady.
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Beautiful instrument from concept to execution! Looking forward to playing it! Dave
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That is a stunning looking instrument, all the way around! I can’t decide if I like the top or back better! Both look fantastic in the burst!
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