John Kinnaird Englemann/Brazilian West Coast

[Hanter]

Mike I wanted to tell you that during my trip I did manage to see this guitar in its flesh and hold it up in the sunshine briefly. There is great silking on the creamy white Engelmann and the BRW is just like double dark chocolate. It oozes character. You can just tell by looking at it that this is gonna turn out to be a very special instrument.

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by Hanter

Mike I wanted to tell you that during my trip I did manage to see this guitar in its flesh and hold it up in the sunshine briefly. There is great silking on the creamy white Engelmann and the BRW is just like double dark chocolate. It oozes character. You can just tell by looking at it that this is gonna turn out to be a very special instrument.

Thanks for the first hand account! I'm about as excited about this one as any I've ever had built because I knew this guitar's sister...and she was a beauty inside and out...and boy could she sing!! John told me that the silking on this Englemann was almost like "figuring" and so I can't wait to see it in person with a little bit of "Tony love" sprinkled over it

[j. Kinnaird]

Three coats of lacquer to be followed with wet sanding and three more coats of lacquer. Under all the lacquer there is epoxy filler and a thin layer of shellac for adhesion to the lacquer.



The body is still at Tony’s shop

[Guitars44me]

I expect we will be seeing spectacular shots from Tony's famous "White Room" any day now.

The excitement builds.... whee

Paul

[SprintBob]

What a wonderful project this has been for Mike and John. I can’t wait to see and hear this beauty when she is finished. Congrats to both.

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Three coats of lacquer to be followed with wet sanding and three more coats of lacquer. Under all the lacquer there is epoxy filler and a thin layer of shellac for adhesion to the lacquer.



The body is still at Tony’s shop

Great looking neck John! It should look great on the guitar. Thank you for posting this picture, and thank you for the additional effort you put into your builds to make them special.

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

I expect we will be seeing spectacular shots from Tony's famous "White Room" any day now.

The excitement builds.... whee

Paul

Thanks for your customary enthusiasm Paul. The guitar is still with Tony, and I hope to see some pics of the guitar soon. Waiting has never been easy for me...

Originally Posted by SprintBob

What a wonderful project this has been for Mike and John. I can’t wait to see and hear this beauty when she is finished. Congrats to both.

Thank you for the kind comments Bob!

[Guitars44me]

Waiting...

"Thanks for your customary enthusiasm Paul. The guitar is still with Tony, and I hope to see some pics of the guitar soon. Waiting has never been easy for me..."

I understand! Me either... and, John's instruments and Tony's killer super thin super hard, and super LOUD finish are well worth waiting for.

My new PABLO is the best guitar I have ever played! No kidding, John's stuff just keeps getting better and better.

So, I have put in an order for JK Custom number SIX. Apparently there a couple folks ahead of me, and I believe you are one of em. So I will be waiting again myself... hahahaha

Hope ALL is well for you and your family and friends. Better times ahead, just around the corner.

Salud
Paul

[Robbypad]

One I shouldn't have sold, John Kinnaird West Coast #126, African Blackwood/Sinker Redwood with Florentine cutaway and double bevel....absolutely stunning. You are going to be one happy camper! Congrats!

Robbypad

[j. Kinnaird]

Back from Tony

I’m very pleased with how it turned out. This is how I envisioned it but there was some anxiety.



It’s hard to take a casual of picture of a shiny black guitar. You can see more of my shop than the guitar

[Guitars44me]

I was just thinking it is about time for this to get back from Tony! Hooray...

Looks really beautiful (as expected)

Mike, DO NOT SELL THIS ONE NO MATTER WHAT! Really!!!

My Giant PABLO is so fine. Keep em coming John.

Hahahahahahaha

Salud

Paul

[j. Kinnaird]

Thanks Paul. I appreciate your consistent support

[invguy921]

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

I was just thinking it is about time for this to get back from Tony! Hooray...

Looks really beautiful (as expected)

Mike, DO NOT SELL THIS ONE NO MATTER WHAT! Really!!!

My Giant PABLO is so fine. Keep em coming John.

Hahahahahahaha

Salud

Paul

Paul, Thanks buddy. John tells me we're 2-3 weeks from having this one done and on it's way. My anticipation is really high. I'm yet to play one of John's guitars that didn't tickle my tonal tastebuds...hopefully this one will also.

Hey John, thanks for posting these pics. Can't wait to see it with a neck and strings

[dcn]

This looks sweet! Very fancy : )

Color and curve combinations on the back are very pleasing.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by dcn

This looks sweet! Very fancy : )

Color and curve combinations on the back are very pleasing.

Thank you dnc. Much appreciated.

[Nemoman]

Shazam--one of my favorite color schemes!