S. Kinnaird - Sinker Redwood/Madrose 00 for Daveac (Video added!)

[Daveac]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

So, one of the nerve-wracking jobs was done today--namely, cutting free the masking tape that was shielding the top from finish. This is one of those steps where you want (and need) a pair of steady hands. Steady hands were so last century, though...
Anyway it was done, successfully, preparing for this step:

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Each step, and it looks more like a guitar.
Dave chose an African Blackwood bridge which, granted, isn't obvious from this pic. But the subtle browns in its grain work well with that sinker redwood top.
Not long now, Dave!

Wow Steve it looks amazing, the home stretch is always the most exciting part, every picture brings us a little closer!!

[TomB'sox]

Oh my, just look at that redwood with finish on it. If you love wood, you gotta love that look right there!!!!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Thanks guys, we're pleased the way it's turning out.
Speaking of which:

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That pic ^ is a shot of our dry run for the neck install.
It gives a real sense of the finished instrument. And you get to see some of Dave's design elements coming together:
the 42 style Paua inlays, the double white purfling lines along the fret board, gold Evo fret wire, and how those elements tie in to the general theme. Let me flip this over:

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And there is a glimpse of the neck's color as it ties in to the dark Madagascan rosewood.
And now that the dry run is complete, time to install that neck:

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Thanks for following along,

Steve

[TomB'sox]

LOVE IT. I love the color of the neck and the inlay on the headstock and the Redwood etc. etc.

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

LOVE IT. I love the color of the neck and the inlay on the headstock and the Redwood etc. etc.

Thank you, Tom! Again, these are some more of the elements that were part of Dave's vision.
And this is the part that never gets old--bringing into fruition what the customer "sees". I think this back-and-forth with the client is what has yielded the greatest rewards for me as a luthier. (It certainly keeps one from turning into a factory. And that is a good thing!)

Steve

[Guitars44me]

What a LOOKER!!!

And it will sing for sure...

Getting close now.

Congratulations Gentlemen

Paul

[Daveac]

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

LOVE IT. I love the color of the neck and the inlay on the headstock and the Redwood etc. etc.

Originally Posted by Guitars44me

What a LOOKER!!!

And it will sing for sure...

Getting close now.

Congratulations Gentlemen

Paul

Thanks Tom and Paul I greatly appreciate the kind words. Steve and Ryan have outdone themselves with this one. I was looking for traditional style appointments since the wood is anything but traditional and Steve has created exactly what I had envisioned. I couldn't be more excited to take this one for a spin

[nacluth]

I’ll try to take some final pictures tomorrow if everything gets finished, but until then, look at the color on the Madagascar Rosewood. So rich.

[Nemoman]

Great googlely moogely--that's incredible!

Wow!!!

[TomB'sox]

Oh my, I can't even make up words to describe that. Holy cow Steve!!!! Dave you are getting a fantastic guitar!!!!!!!!!

[Daveac]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Great googlely moogely--that's incredible!

Wow!!!

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

Oh my, I can't even make up words to describe that. Holy cow Steve!!!! Dave you are getting a fantastic guitar!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guy's, I couldn't agree more

[Steve Kinnaird]

Indeed, thanks guys! So, a few more last minute steps were done today. Bridge pins were fitted and string ramps filed in the bridge:

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As you can see, Dave chose Ebony pins with Parisian eyes. Just a wee touch of sophistication at the bridge.
Also, tuners and nut were fit:

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It was Ryan's idea to locate that rear inlay where it is. He noticed that the tuners create a simi-circular negative space, and that the "flourishes" emerging from the gold ring would fit in those spaces nicely.

Thanks as always for looking,

Steve

[Daveac]

It looks like a trip down to Nacogdoches is in my very near future! I really cant wait to see this one in person. Excited to see the next group of pictures, getting really close

[nacluth]

Sorry I've been having some trouble getting good pictures of this guitar. (Amateur photographer and dark mirror guitar have been causing me fits, but Im going to try again today!) In the meantime, you'll have to settle with a video. Bought a new mic, and I hope it captures for you what this guitar sounds like. Both Steve and I are very happy with the result, and we know Dave will be soon!

Thanks for watching!

[DamianL]

Sounds great!