Ryan Cathedral all koa 12 string build thread

[cpabolting]

Thanks. I had a lengthy conversation with Kevin Ryan this week. What a great guy to talk to. Honest and helpful as can be without regard to the impact a decision might impact his wallet. You have to love people who believe the money will follow when you do the right thing instead of chasing the money.

[buddiesorg]

Kevin, nice guitar. So, I guess it's going to be a 12-string Cathedral. You're going to love it ... but you would have loved it as a Nightingale, too.

[kyee]

Mary, yes I finally settled on the Cathedral for this guitar. I don't know how many times I flip-flopped that decision...

I can't wait to finally be a member of the Ryan club!

[Chazmo]

Gorgeous wood! Thanks for letting us in with the pictures. Great stuff!

[asg]

Your new Ryan is going to be fantastic. Enjoy!

[Billy Boy]

That's some ridiculously beautiful koa...congratulations on having Kevin build you one of his fantastic guitars...and thanks for sharing pictures...this will be a fun, fun ride...

[walrus]

Congrats on the build! You don't see many high-end 12 strings especially with your woods- I'm looking forward to all the pics!

[buddiesorg]

Kevin, I think a couple years ago, I told you to get a Cathedral ... of course, that was right after I got mine and was playing it 3-5 hours a day. I was kind of surprised when you decided on a Nightingale ... but I know it's a nice guitar, too.

BTW, your Koa looks better in person.

[kyee]

Originally Posted by walrus

Congrats on the build! You don't see many high-end 12 strings especially with your woods- I'm looking forward to all the pics!

Kevin Ryan sounds almost excited as I am to do this guitar build. He's made 12 string guitars before, of course, but this one stands out for him too. It'll have all the latest Ryan developments as well.

[kyee]

Originally Posted by buddiesorg

Kevin, I think a couple years ago, I told you to get a Cathedral ... of course, that was right after I got mine and was playing it 3-5 hours a day. I was kind of surprised when you decided on a Nightingale ... but I know it's a nice guitar, too.

BTW, your Koa looks better in person.

Yup, I should've just stopped all that second guessing and stuck to the initial design, which is what I finally ended up going with anyway. That's what happens (to me at least), when I have too much time from order to build. I'm glad I stayed with the initial design. Your suggestions did help my decision as well Mary.

[buddiesorg]

Kevin Ryan was pretty excited about building my 12-string, too, Kevin ... Redwood isn't used on a 12-string very often ... and you know how it turned out.

I'm glad you're sure about your guitar now ... since it would be kind of hard to change now.

[Chilibill]

Forgive me while I sit over here and turn just a bit green (it's an envy thing). I've only played one Ryan but I have to confess that it ranks among the best. Hope you guys have many years of musical joy with your fine instruments.

I'm expecting delivery on a McKnight OM within a week or so. Oh yeah.... I'm excited too.

Happy pickin'!
Bill

[hnuuhiwa]

I think this thread should be moved to the Custom Build section so it'll be easy to find and watch....congrats Kevin. I am definitely envious..Aloha, Hen

[kyee]

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[tpp]

That's gorgeous! I really like the rosette and of course seeing all of the inner workings from a Ryan is spectacular. What's that "acoustic parallel plate"?