Build Thread: McKnight SDG Curly Honduran Mahogany/1959 Sitka

[riorider]

Originally Posted by kendallhadden

The silvers just look out of place to me because of the color tone of the guitar.

I went with gold - but had Tim use EVO gold for the frets. And my favorite string for a long time has been Martin SP, which have a "gold wash" or somesuch applied to the B & E (non wound) strings. So all is in the "gold" family of colors, and works.

In my mind it's these little choices and decisions that end up with a beautifully integrated "whole".

My daughter in law makes cakes - really good cakes (here's a picture of one recently!). But the (no, I won't use "icing on the cake" metaphor!!) best part is that they taste as good as they look. I feel the same about the guitars. They could look beautiful, and that might be enough for some people, but I enjoy the look on the faces when you start to play and everyone realizes that the most enjoyment comes when you shut your eyes...

Best,

Phil

[kendallhadden]

Hey Phil,
The EVO gold would have been a little better match for the color theme as it turned out, but I was thinking more along the lines of the Stainless lasting for a very long time and not needing to be replaced for many years. I wasn't anticipating the 59 Sitka being as gold as it turned out and I must say that I love it and definitely not complaining AT ALL. The frets being silver doesn't stick out to me like the tuners which led me to request a change. The Cosmo Black tuners will work great and not take away from the artistry that Mary put together in the headstock. It is truly a stunning guitar from a looks standpoint and I'm sure it will sound as good as it looks.

Blessings,
Kendall

PS... LOVE the cake. Makes me hungry.

Originally Posted by riorider

I went with gold - but had Tim use EVO gold for the frets. And my favorite string for a long time has been Martin SP, which have a "gold wash" or somesuch applied to the B & E (non wound) strings. So all is in the "gold" family of colors, and works.

In my mind it's these little choices and decisions that end up with a beautifully integrated "whole".

Best,

Phil

[Mary]

Subliminal message received:

Awwwww, Phil wants to send us dark chocolate.

[riorider]

Originally Posted by kendallhadden

The Cosmo Black tuners will work great and not take away from the artistry that Mary put together in the headstock. It is truly a stunning guitar from a looks standpoint and I'm sure it will sound as good as it looks.

Absolutely - the Cosmo black are great looking (and performing!) tuners, and will look fabulous...

(back of my Baranik Meridian):

[kendallhadden]

Guess what this is for::::::



Not to drink:

[kendallhadden]

Cosmo tuners installed:

[kendallhadden]

Tim and I discussed the pickup and we decided this guitar would be best fitted with the Lyric instead of the K&K PWM. Tim said he really liked the way it sounded in this guitar.

[fitness1]

I knew the tea bag trick was coming! The Cosmo's look much more classy

[kendallhadden]

[kendallhadden]

Originally Posted by fitness1

I knew the tea bag trick was coming! The Cosmo's look much more classy

I agree!!

[kendallhadden]

Love the smile!


Checking out the pickup!

[kendallhadden]

Tim and Mary are going to take some McFessional pictures over the weekend. I will post those as soon as get them.

Blessings!
kwh

[DouginKy]

Wow, that is just gorgeous !

[Nemoman]

OK--those black cosmos tuners are just too cool--great selection in swapping them out. Really stunning and beautiful guitar--congrats!

[Broadus]

Fabulous! And seeing the black tuners set against the predominant black on the headstock surface--wow! And shipping Monday. I think you'll have a restless weekend, my friend.

What a prized possession you will have. Congratulations, Kendall.

Bill