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Stephen Kinnaird SJ Port Orford Cedar/'Tree" Mahogany
Aloha All, my first custom build thread. I thought I'd post some pics for this guitar in progress in Nacogdoches, by Stephen Kinnaird. I am very excited about it, of course!
I've done a few custom builds before, usually on my search for the best sounding, loudest, and most beautiful instrument I can find. I discovered Stephen's guitars here on AGF discussion about loud guitars, and after trying one I was inspired to order a custom. With Stephen's patient, friendly and expert guidance, we are looking at an SJ with Port Orford Cedar and Mahogany. It will be a 13 fret, full scale neck with a cutaway and a Manzer wedge ( Thank you Linda!). Also a bevel and some custom inlay, to be shown later. Fretboard, headstock cover and bridge will be Brazilian Rosewood, also used in the rosette. Stephen was willing to use some 'The Tree' Mahogany I had impulsively bought a year ago, without specific plans for it. This seemed like the place to use it. Some pics for now, and more comments later if there's interest.
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Doerr, Skytop, Henderson, Kinnaird, Edwinson, Ryan, SCGC, Martin, others. https://youtu.be/_l6ipf7laSU |
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There is a brave man bending those sides. Should be a beautiful instrument.
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Congrats, you are in great hands with Mr. Steve and Mr. Ryan.
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Wow - this ought to be outstanding!
Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Wondered what happened to the venetian cutaway?!
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2013 Stehr Auditorium (Carpathian/Myrtle) 2015 Stehr Auditorium (Adi/BRW) 2020 Baranik Meridian (Blue Spruce/Manchinga) 2020 Wilborn Arum (Tunnel 14/Coco) 2021 Kinnaird Graybeard (BC Cedar/Bog Oak) 2022 Kinnaird CS Student Build (Adi/Padauk) 2023 Kinnaird FS (Italian/Koa) |
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Seriously, that is some beautiful wood!
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--------------------------------------- 2013 Joel Stehr Dreadnought - Carpathian/Malaysian BW 2014 RainSong H-OM1000N2 2017 Rainsong BI-WS1000N2 2013 Chris Ensor Concert - Port Orford Cedar/Wenge 1980ish Takamine EF363 complete with irreplaceable memories A bunch of electrics (too many!!) |
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Nice pick on the SJ! And your Tree Mahogany is lovely. Congrats on the build.
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A couple more pics…
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Doerr, Skytop, Henderson, Kinnaird, Edwinson, Ryan, SCGC, Martin, others. https://youtu.be/_l6ipf7laSU |
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A couple more pics, including the BRW fretboard and beautiful bridge!
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Doerr, Skytop, Henderson, Kinnaird, Edwinson, Ryan, SCGC, Martin, others. https://youtu.be/_l6ipf7laSU |
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That BRW bridge looks amazing!
I'll bet that fretboard will look pretty special too--just Wow...
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2013 Stehr Auditorium (Carpathian/Myrtle) 2015 Stehr Auditorium (Adi/BRW) 2020 Baranik Meridian (Blue Spruce/Manchinga) 2020 Wilborn Arum (Tunnel 14/Coco) 2021 Kinnaird Graybeard (BC Cedar/Bog Oak) 2022 Kinnaird CS Student Build (Adi/Padauk) 2023 Kinnaird FS (Italian/Koa) |
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That's going to be a splendid guitar. |
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Whoaaaa…..
This will be a fun thread, and a VERY FUN guitar!
Go, gentlemen, Go Paul
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3 John Kinnaird SS 12c CUSTOMS: Big Maple/Cedar Dread Jumbo Spanish Cedar/WRC Jumbo OLD Brazilian RW/WRC R.T 2 12c sinker RW/Claro 96 422ce bought new! 96 LKSM 12 552ce 12x12 J. Stepick Bari Weissy WRC/Walnut More |
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Cool bridge. Of course I am bias towards the Kinnaird shape. Wood for the bridge and fretboard are awesome.
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I agree with all my friends here, probably why we are friends lol! That fretboard is really great and my oh my, slap my face, what a beautiful bridge!!!
Russell, I think you need to have Steve deliver this guitar to you in Sept. at B.I.G. so we can all see it and hear it in person, we won't touch it and I can lock it up in a sealed vault for you when you leave the room to keep the drool off of it! What do you think, ROAD TRIP!!!! (well after you cross the Pacific).
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