The quandary maple 000

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by 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".

Thanks Fazool. Just so you like the hourglass burst, say what you will about the rosette

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by 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.

Thank you sir. Wish I could take all the credit. I saw a picture of this burst and liked it well enough to emulate.

[Brad Goodman]

I like it. I have never heard of, or seen an "hourglass" burst. pretty neat.

[Diamondave]

Great look, I dig it a lot...!

[Glenn23]

Count me as a fan!

[OddManOut]

Dang...that's a mighty fine looking guitar. Maple under a warm burst which still allows the grain figure to make a statement is spectacular. This one is no exception!

[j. Kinnaird]

Thanks guys.. Glad you like it.

[cmd612]

The back is beautiful. It's striking how much it looks like a violin.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by OddManOut

Dang...that's a mighty fine looking guitar. Maple under a warm burst which still allows the grain figure to make a statement is spectacular. This one is no exception!

It's a two step process. First the raw wood is stained with the lighter color to make the grain really pop, then it's sealed, then dark color is air brushed around the edges. Then the final clear coats are sprayed over the whole thing. (More than two steps I guess)

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by cmd612

The back is beautiful. It's striking how much it looks like a violin.

Thanks. That was the look I was after

[invguy921]

Give it another . I personally like the entire guitar so far. It looks very authentic and traditional, and the burst is absolutely gorgeous.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by invguy921

Give it another . I personally like the entire guitar so far. It looks very authentic and traditional, and the burst is absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks Mike. Just the look I was aiming for

[Tony Vines]

Beautiful! I love the colors. This deserves glamor shots...(when it's done

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Tony Vines

Beautiful! I love the colors. This deserves glamor shots...(when it's done

Thanks Tony
I will do my best with the camera.

[mikealpine]

Love the back and sides, they are gorgeous. I'm not as sure about the front yet, and would like to reserve judgment until the guitar is complete and strung up. However the back alone is simply rich and classy!