Honduran rosewood 000 with 3 bevels - Page 2

mikealpine · #16 10-17-2018, 07:37 AM

I can easily see why it sold! It's a stunning instrument. I like the shadow effect around the rosette, and am a big fan of fret markers bleeding off the edge of the fretboard to become side markers. Regarding a leg bevel, I think it adds comfort to a seated player. I played a Collings City Limits, the only guitar I have played with a leg bevel (albeit an electric), and it seemed to nestle very nicely into the crease where my thigh meets my hip. Is it "necessary"? Not really, I've gotten along well with all of my guitars with out it. It doesn't provide the kind of relief of an arm bevel, but, it does one more layer of comfort.

j. Kinnaird · #17 10-17-2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

Looks great bro. Have you considered a bevel on the peghead?

SK

Thank you kindly brother. now that you mentioned, yes I have considered a peghead bevel. Next up in fact. I guess if a person got carried away with this theme they would end up with a lute. (or an Ovation)

jmat · #18 10-17-2018, 08:25 AM

Where is the third bevel? I see two.

j. Kinnaird · #19 10-17-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mikealpine

I can easily see why it sold! It's a stunning instrument. I like the shadow effect around the rosette, and am a big fan of fret markers bleeding off the edge of the fretboard to become side markers. Regarding a leg bevel, I think it adds comfort to a seated player. I played a Collings City Limits, the only guitar I have played with a leg bevel (albeit an electric), and it seemed to nestle very nicely into the crease where my thigh meets my hip. Is it "necessary"? Not really, I've gotten along well with all of my guitars with out it. It doesn't provide the kind of relief of an arm bevel, but, it does one more layer of comfort.

Thanks Mike
This is the only guitar I ever played with a leg bevel and that was not for long. I honestly don't remember how I felt about it so I guess it was not earth shaking.

j. Kinnaird · #20 10-17-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jmat

Where is the third bevel? I see two.

There are two on the back. One did not get photographed well

j. Kinnaird · #21 10-17-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by invguy921

Well now, THAT is a relief!!

Great work on this guitar John. As Paul said...your 12 fret AND 14 fret guitars just rock with tone, and they are a beauty to behold

Signed, Woody...honorary member of the John Kinnaird admiration society ha!!

Thanks Mike. Honorary member indeed. By now you have become an officer.

Kenneth Casper · #22 10-17-2018, 08:05 PM

John, you must be masochist! Beautiful work!

Ken

j. Kinnaird · #23 10-17-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth Casper

John, you must be masochist! Beautiful work!

Ken

Thanks Ken. I really don’t care to make bevels I just like the way they look when it’s done.

Guitars44me · #24 10-17-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Thanks Ken. I really don’t care to make bevels I just like the way they look when it’s done.

Well John, if you played a few hours a day you would certainly appreciate the COMFORT of these lovely bevels!!! I sure do.

Cheers

Paul