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Thank you Jamie, much appreciated. Steve |
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Amen!
Have to say "Amen!" to that!
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I love the fretboard. I hope that many happy tunes will be played on it, despite the backstory. I imagine your friends would want that.
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Thanks for your kindness, guys. A progress report from yesterday--
We inlaid the final leaf--fret #7 (a white oak) and cut the veins which will be shown in a minute. IMG_2269.jpg Also, we inlaid our logo into the Koa faceplate. For Steve's guitar Paua abalone was chosen. It was felt that this would tie the neck into the body as it matches his rosette. And thus, the fretboard stands separately as its own design element: IMG_2270.jpg IMG_2274.jpg Here are the leaves with their veins, after which we fitted the nut blank, and got side dots installed in the fb binding. So we're set for the fretting crew to show up on Monday! IMG_2273.jpg Thanks for watching, Steve |
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Nice job Steve...the veins really add that final detail to make them look even more real. Do you mind saying how you did those? So much detail. Even on the back of my favorite curled leaf!
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Wow, adding the veins really makes a difference on those leaves!! I am so pleased with how this is coming out. And thanks everyone for the comments. I have learned the hard way that depression and mental health issues are often hidden from the people closest to the afflicted. It results in shock, disbelief, and lots of questions that, unfortunately, will more than likely never have answers. This guitar is my way of reminding me of some of the great times I had with my best friend, and one of my nephews (both of who I lost to suicide). I hate that Steve also had a recent experience with losing a friend to suicide - but that shared emotion we have is really being written into this guitar.
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Beautiful inlays Steve (kudos)...
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Thanks Bob, that means a lot! Steve |
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Saw this pic yesterday, and it did my heart good!
IMG_2289.jpg Steve P.S.--that missing fret is not a further statement (though it could be taken that way...) but rather a spot where two pins will help us in final alignment of the neck. Then that fret WILL be driven home. |
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Beautiful as always!
This guitar is so pretty! Sorry to hear of your friends passing. Depression is so difficult, and the results can be so sad.
I am sure Steve is correct when he says your friends would want many happy times playing this in their memories. Speaking of Happy times, Beth and I had a blast playing my four JKs and your lovley redwood topped 000! I finally got to experience a Steve and Ryan beauty! And it is way BOSS!!! Carrry on in great spirits, gentlemen... Paul
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Thanks for the kind words, Paul. Much appreciated!
So you live close enough to Beth to visit, eh? Tell her hi! Steve |
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We're baaaaack! Just got home from the DC area, with a too-quick run through NC to visit brother John and his family. Delivered two guitars, so it was a great trip.
(And by the way, we DO hand-deliver if that is an option you'd like to explore. And if your region of the country is something WE'D like to explore. ) As soon as we unpacked the car, it was back out to the shop for the official end to our vacay. My brother will love that last millennialism. And got right back to working on Steve's neck: IMG_2310.jpg IMG_2312.jpg Thanks as always for watching, Steve Last edited by Steve Kinnaird; 08-02-2018 at 08:12 PM. |
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Looking good gents. I think the falling leaves on the fret board are a beautiful statement to commemorate your friends. Can’t wait to see the finished product
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I HOPE your use of the word "vacay " was for effect, it really curls my toes.
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