The quandary maple 000

[j. Kinnaird]

Some of you may remember the maple guitar that I was struggling over, trying to get a head stock design, wondering about the finish. Etc. etc.

So, throwing convention to the winds I decided on an hourglass burst on the back and conventional burst patterns on the sides and just a little toner on the top. Here is what we have so far. I am thinking it's going to be one of those guitars that divides the house, (at least the viewing part of the house). You'll either like it or you won't with few neutrals. That's kind of fun.

View from the white room







This one is headed for Santa Barbara

I'll post the neck just as soon as I make up my mind.

[rogthefrog]

It's beautiful. The naysayers are wrong

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by rogthefrog

It's beautiful. The naysayers are wrong

Thank you sir. At least one validation

[TomB'sox]

Make it two in favor!!!

[BrunoBlack]

I'm not a "naysayer", but I need to look at it a bit. It's an absolutely beautiful guitar. The worst I could possibly say is "I might prefer a conventional burst" -- but I can't even say that. I'm too caught up in the rest of the beauty. Very nice indeed.

This might sound odd, but if the base was standing upright, I would probably have a stronger immediate reaction. (Yes, I know I can turn my iPad around)

Paul

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Make it two in favor!!!

Thanks Tom. Your vote counts twice

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Haasome

I'm not a "naysayer", but I need to look at it a bit. It's an absolutely beautiful guitar. The worst I could possibly say is "I might prefer a conventional burst" -- but I can't even say that. I'm too caught up in the rest of the beauty. Very nice indeed.

This might sound odd, but if the base was standing upright, I would probably have a stronger immediate reaction. (Yes, I know I can turn my iPad around)

Paul

Thanks Paul
Those shots were sent to me from the guy who does my finishing. I too wish they were oriented differently but I'm just happy to get progress pics.

[Aubade Acoustics]

That is going to be a nice looking guitar! I like the burst.

[jessupe]

It's got a great beat and you can really dance to it, I'll give it an 8!

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Aubade Acoustics

That is going to be a nice looking guitar! I like the burst.

Thank you sir

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by jessupe

It's got a great beat and you can really dance to it, I'll give it an 8!

An 8 eh. Well thanks

[jessupe]

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

An 8 eh. Well thanks

well, I actually thought about this after I hit the button, I was kinda using an "Olympic judging scale" I was gonna say 10, but I didn't want it to go to your head It's very beautiful

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by jessupe

well, I actually thought about this after I hit the button, I was kinda using an "Olympic judging scale" I was gonna say 10, but I didn't want it to go to your head It's very beautiful

Cool. 10 eh I'm liking it better all the time.

[SJ VanSandt]

I've never heard of an hourglass burst - did you just make that up? I think I like it better than a conventional burst - it looks more natural somehow. It's very beautiful, front, back and sides.

[fazool]

Love that look, especially the "hourglass burst"!

Now, in full and fair disclosure - I prefer a less wide rosette but that's just my one personal preference. More folks probably love larger ones I think. I just wanted to mention that so you could see my opinion of the stunning beauty of this guitar (especially the finish) was "fair and balanced".