Stephen Kinnaird SJ Port Orford Cedar/'Tree" Mahogany

[RussellHawaii]

Aloha All, my first custom build thread. I thought I'd post some pics for this guitar in progress in Nacogdoches, by Stephen Kinnaird. I am very excited about it, of course!
I've done a few custom builds before, usually on my search for the best sounding, loudest, and most beautiful instrument I can find. I discovered Stephen's guitars here on AGF discussion about loud guitars, and after trying one I was inspired to order a custom.
With Stephen's patient, friendly and expert guidance, we are looking at an SJ with Port Orford Cedar and Mahogany. It will be a 13 fret, full scale neck with a cutaway and a Manzer wedge ( Thank you Linda!). Also a bevel and some custom inlay, to be shown later.
Fretboard, headstock cover and bridge will be Brazilian Rosewood, also used in the rosette.
Stephen was willing to use some 'The Tree' Mahogany I had impulsively bought a year ago, without specific plans for it. This seemed like the place to use it.
Some pics for now, and more comments later if there's interest.

[j. Kinnaird]

There is a brave man bending those sides. Should be a beautiful instrument.

[TomB'sox]

Congrats, you are in great hands with Mr. Steve and Mr. Ryan.

[fitness1]

Wow - this ought to be outstanding!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Nemoman]

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

There is a brave man bending those sides. Should be a beautiful instrument.

And he looks fairly calm doing it!

Wondered what happened to the venetian cutaway?!

[mikealpine]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

And he looks fairly calm doing it!

Wondered what happened to the venetian cutaway?!

Kevin, I’m shocked he didn’t ask you to do the bending, now that you’re a pro!


Seriously, that is some beautiful wood!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

There is a brave man bending those sides. Should be a beautiful instrument.

Originally Posted by Nemoman

And he looks fairly calm doing it!

Uh huh…you see how grey he has turned! I went out to the shop that morning with raven locks, and look at me now! Working with Unaffordium is nerve-wracking.

[cigarfan]

Nice pick on the SJ! And your Tree Mahogany is lovely. Congrats on the build.

[RussellHawaii]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Nice pick on the SJ! And your Tree Mahogany is lovely. Congrats on the build.

Thanks, Cigarfan, it was your Kinnaird OMDB that started me on this journey! Along with Tom’s recommendation!

A couple more pics…

[RussellHawaii]

A couple more pics, including the BRW fretboard and beautiful bridge!

[Nemoman]

That BRW bridge looks amazing!

I'll bet that fretboard will look pretty special too--just Wow...

[vanceen]

Originally Posted by RussellHawaii

A couple more pics, including the BRW fretboard and beautiful bridge!

Ooh! Wood curls!

That's going to be a splendid guitar.

[Guitars44me]

This will be a fun thread, and a VERY FUN guitar!

Go, gentlemen, Go

Paul

[cigarfan]

Cool bridge. Of course I am bias towards the Kinnaird shape. Wood for the bridge and fretboard are awesome.

[TomB'sox]

I agree with all my friends here, probably why we are friends lol! That fretboard is really great and my oh my, slap my face, what a beautiful bridge!!!

Russell, I think you need to have Steve deliver this guitar to you in Sept. at B.I.G. so we can all see it and hear it in person, we won't touch it and I can lock it up in a sealed vault for you when you leave the room to keep the drool off of it! What do you think, ROAD TRIP!!!! (well after you cross the Pacific).