Kopp build started!!

dkg1616 · #1 06-13-2023, 07:40 PM

I’ve been waiting about 10 months to get the email from Kevin that it is time to start the build!

Going with his K-35 style with 60s hog, master grade torrified adi top and closet relic finish. Can’t wait to get some pics to post!

Deliberate1 · #2 06-13-2023, 07:51 PM

And now the fun begins - like pulling a bandaid off - r e a l s l o w.
Ask me how I know.
Enjoy the ride.
David

Larrison · #3 06-13-2023, 10:03 PM

Nice! Keep us posted on progress- I am in his next batch right behind you.

I love hog/spruce slope dreads- great choices.

dkg1616 · #4 09-09-2023, 12:51 PM

New pics today!!

Larrison · #5 09-09-2023, 04:38 PM

I like that back set a whole lot. I assume you’re having a burst applied to the top?

J Patrick · #6 09-09-2023, 07:08 PM

Sweet!….I got my 12 fret maple/toasted Sitka K-35 with a CR unchecked finish last November….exactly what I hoped it would be….. it has everything in tone playability and looks that I told Kevin I wanted. I could not be more pleased. No doubt you’ll be fully stoked when Kevin delivers your K-35….

…I also have a 2015 Adi/Hog K-35 that I bought used while he was building my guitar. I dig it too much to let it go even though that was my intention once mine was done.

dkg1616 · #7 09-09-2023, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Larrison

I like that back set a whole lot. I assume you’re having a burst applied to the top?

Thanks! Yes kevin is doing one of his typical burst finishes on the guitar, albeit we discussed it being light so that you can still see woodgrain.

Dotneck · #8 09-28-2023, 08:56 AM

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Thanks! we discussed it being light so that you can still see woodgrain.

That's what he did to my Trail Boss. I was shocked when I first saw it because I was used to Kopp's standard beautiful dark bursts that I've been seeing and thinking about for years...

On mine, he used a light almond burst on the top and an almost amber on the back. It works! The wood grain pops! I love it. I also got the Closet Relic finish...which kind of reminds me of the finish the old '51 Epiphone Zephyr Regent Deluxe I used to own

dkg1616 · #9 09-28-2023, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotneck

That's what he did to my Trail Boss. I was shocked when I first saw it because I was used to Kopp's standard beautiful dark bursts that I've been seeing and thinking about for years...

On mine, he used a light almond burst on the top and an almost amber on the back. It works! The wood grain pops! I love it. I also got the Closet Relic finish...which kind of reminds me of the finish the old '51 Epiphone Zephyr Regent Deluxe I used to own

Got any pics to share?

dkg1616 · #10 10-18-2023, 07:39 PM

Just out of the spray booth…only about another month now!

Larrison · #11 10-19-2023, 06:36 AM

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Just out of the spray booth…only about another month now!

That’s exciting to see! Thanks for keeping up with the thread.

Slimt · #12 10-23-2023, 09:17 PM

Kopp Guitars are outstanding. It was a pleasure meeting him at Gibson back in the day. Yours is looking good.

dkg1616 · #13 11-15-2023, 01:45 PM

Final payment sent…only a few more days at this point!

dkg1616 · #14 11-15-2023, 02:58 PM

Larrison · #15 11-15-2023, 03:05 PM

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She’s a beauty!