Artisan Glamour shots of a sweet sounding guitar

j. Kinnaird · #1 04-22-2023, 11:42 AM

I don't often get decent pictures of my work and when I do I like to inflict them on as many people as possible. So here is a sweet sounding guitar made of maple with a maple neck, figured walnut trimmings, Schertler tuners, and a maple leaf inlayed on the back. The sound is open and responsive. I have shown this guitar before but the previous pictures did not do it justice.

rdeane · #2 04-22-2023, 12:11 PM

Oooh! That is indeed glamourous! The quilt on the back is beautiful, and your binding is lovely but not too blingy. Thanks for posting.

j. Kinnaird · #3 04-22-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rdeane

Oooh! That is indeed glamourous! The quilt on the back is beautiful, and your binding is lovely but not too blingy. Thanks for posting.

Thank you rdeane

Teleplucker · #4 04-22-2023, 01:55 PM

Nothing like a beautiful sunburst!

j. Kinnaird · #5 04-22-2023, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Teleplucker

Nothing like a beautiful sunburst!

I actually agree but that might makes us members of a minority

Aspiring · #6 04-22-2023, 02:46 PM

Always a fan of your work John. I find that lovely!

j. Kinnaird · #7 04-22-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspiring

Always a fan of your work John. I find that lovely!

well thanks for saying that. I am certainly a fan of your playing skill.

Steve Kinnaird · #8 04-22-2023, 08:09 PM

Yep, that’s a lovely guitar. And, one that easily disproves the erroneous adage (good name for a rock band) that maple produces a thin, brittle sound.
I thought it lush and appealing. Maybe even fattening.

ssstewart · #9 04-22-2023, 08:33 PM

THAT is one of the most beautiful guitars i have seen in my life!!! I am usually not a fan of bursts but i am in love with that one. As a Canadian, that maple leaf inlay in the back would make me want to smash the piggy bank to own her!!!

stunning doesnt do it justice.

j. Kinnaird · #10 04-23-2023, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ssstewart

THAT is one of the most beautiful guitars i have seen in my life!!! I am usually not a fan of bursts but i am in love with that one. As a Canadian, that maple leaf inlay in the back would make me want to smash the piggy bank to own her!!!

stunning doesnt do it justice.

That is one of the nicest compliments my guitars have received. Thanks mucho.
I could be persuaded to sell to a Canadian

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For some reason the maple leaf inlay/Canadian flag connection never clicked in my old sclerotic brain until you pointed it out.

Treenewt · #11 04-23-2023, 06:08 AM

I remember the build thread on this one, and thought it looked fantastic. These pics show the quality even more. Absolutely stunning work!

Mary · #12 04-23-2023, 07:01 AM

Oh I really like that older mature look of this guitar. You did good. It is beautiful.

Aspiring · #13 04-23-2023, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

That is one of the nicest compliments my guitars have received. Thanks mucho.

I could be persuaded to sell to a Canadian

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For some reason the maple leaf inlay/Canadian flag connection never clicked in my old sclerotic brain until you pointed it out.

Hate to break it to you John but you already have sold to a Canadian

I was drawn to those aspects in the same way. Definitely evokes images of fall growing up in the Toronto area to me.

Guitars44me · #14 04-23-2023, 09:16 AM

This is really lovely! REALLY LOVELY

I can guarantee that this thing sounds like 1 million bucks too.

My maple John Kinnaird custom has a wonderful lovely tone, and it is loud, really LOUD.

Someone’s gonna be happy!

Cheers.

Paul

cliff_the_stiff · #15 04-23-2023, 09:22 AM

HOLY SMOKES! This is possibly one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen.