Kinnaird Guitars: LS Redwood/Claro Walnut SJ

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by CycleBob

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

Thanks, CB. You and me both!

Originally Posted by j. Kinnaird

Great to have you and Billie visit. Provided a much needed motive to clean shop and prospect for wood. Those falling leaves are great. Very symbolic and beautifully executed.

I HOPE your use of the word "vacay " was for effect, it really curls my toes.

Great seeing you as well, bro. I realized halfway down I-40 we failed to go by Ace Hardware. Ah well, at least we got the Harley shop in.
As for that term, what can I say other than, "I know, right?"

Steve

Steve

[Stevied63]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

(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. )

Neck progress!! Nice to see! And by the way, now that I know above, you'll need to check your schedule and see if a trip to Maine would work!!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Maine, huh? Pretty tempting all right...
So here is the neck at the end of today's work:

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Final shaping done, finish sanding accomplished and color coat applied. Next, the seal coats go on, and then top coats.
Not long now...

Steve

[Steve Kinnaird]

Hey, we got some pics from Tony, which give an idea of finished appearance. Usually at this stage he has the first cost of clear on. Not level-sanded yet, so the reflections are a bit lumpy. But again you can get an idea of what awaits:

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Thanks for looking,

Steve

[Stevied63]

Teasing me!! It’s looking really nice - particularly the bevel detail.

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Stevied63

Teasing me!! It’s looking really nice - particularly the bevel detail.

Yep, that's the money shot alright. But when the whole is in hand, I believe you will be pleased.

Steve

[Muse-ic]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

Saw this pic yesterday, and it did my heart good!

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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.

Is there a picture of the guitar with this neck (the falling leaves) on it? I'd love to see it....?

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Muse-ic

Is there a picture of the guitar with this neck (the falling leaves) on it? I'd love to see it....?

Almost, but not quite yet. The body is still at the finisher, while the neck is still gassing off. But just as soon as we can, we'll join them and snap some pics.

Steve

[Muse-ic]

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

Almost, but not quite yet. The body is still at the finisher, while the neck is still gassing off. But just as soon as we can, we'll join them and snap some pics.

Steve

Can't wait to see it.

[Stevied63]

Hi Steve! Just sitting here listening to some music - some Rolling Stones (Waiting on a Friend) and some classic Tom Petty (The Waiting)! Also heard “Anticipation” by Carly Simon. But perhaps I should be listening to Guns N Roses (Patience)!!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Stevied63

Hi Steve! Just sitting here listening to some music - some Rolling Stones (Waiting on a Friend) and some classic Tom Petty (The Waiting)! Also heard “Anticipation” by Carly Simon. But perhaps I should be listening to Guns N Roses (Patience)!!

hahaha! I feel your pain Steve-o. Try humming a few bars of "She'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes". See if that helps?

Steve

[nacluth]

I’ve got to admit it’s getting better...

[Stevied63]

Beautiful!! Can we see the leaves again Ryan??

[nacluth]

Not quite Steve. We’re letting the finish do its final curing, and we have the fretboard covered for now. But next week, we should have it all ready for showtime.

[Steve Kinnaird]

I love how Tom B put it, that the guitar has gone for a spa treatment. Well, she's back, and the spa did her good:

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This shot ^ included intentionally to show the shine.

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Personally, I love what the finish did for this LS redwood.
Thanks for your patience, and following along.
Not long now,

Steve