McKnight LowLander - Page 7

Carmel Cedar · #91 04-21-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Eire

Always here to help....

You are so helpful! That tune is sure to sweep jjhturbo's bride off her feet. On second thought, she may sweep him off his feet ...

Neil K Walk · #92 04-23-2021, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodger

While we're watching paint dry, how about some levity?

Years ago at the McJam, there was an attendee couple where the poor wife was sick the entire weekend and spent most of the McJam bundled up on the McKnight's living room recliner.

Near the end, I heard her husband and Tim discussing his purchase and shipment of a McKnight guitar. I found that odd because they had driven to the McJam in a van, RV or other roomy vehicle. Why not just take it with them?

After they departed, I asked Tim. He said what I should have obviously figured out - he didn't want his wife to know he had purchased a McKnight.

Alright - maybe not the funniest story, but I found it amusing at the time.

On a serious note - that is a fantastic looking guitar JJH! You will be thrilled with everything, I'm sure. I just put new strings on my McKnight mahogany dread last night and played for an hour or so. Incredible guitar! I'm sure yours will be just as incredible!

It's too bad that man's wife was sick. We could have put in a good word - and got her to buy one of her own like a certain other regular attendee did!

The fact that my wife hasn't attended a single McJam is probably the reason why I haven't had one follow me home. Well, one with 6 strings anyway. I've found ukuleles are easier to hide!

jjhturbo · #93 04-24-2021, 11:33 AM

The extraordinary level of step-by-step engagement from this great duo (Tim & Mary) continue. Next up...as we get closer and closer to completion...is the amazing fret-work!

Tim - I think even just looking at these photos and seeing what is involved to get these SS frets prepped, filed, seated....I can tell it is a BEAR. Perhaps not your favorite part of building a guitar....but your patience, hard-work, and meticulous skill continue to shine! My goodness.

Sorry for causing the extra rigorous work, my friend. But, you are definitely a master in your craft.

And of course, Mary -- you're not to be outdone....by your absolutely top-notch photo documentation/journalism skills.

cigarfan · #94 04-25-2021, 04:09 AM

So much fun to watch. Almost like being there.

Mary · #95 04-26-2021, 04:13 PM

Thank you. John, I have the best part of the whole process. I get to be a big part of the people side. I enjoy seeing the pictures the customer picks to share on this forum. Right now you have 777 pictures. But we ain't done yet!

And you will be here in just a few months, Cigar Fan. It will be nice to see everyone again.

jjhturbo · #96 04-27-2021, 01:12 PM

Finishing touches on fret-work...and bridge, bridge pins, saddle, nut, pickguard.

jjhturbo · #97 04-27-2021, 01:15 PM

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cigarfan · #98 04-28-2021, 03:36 AM

You are so close now! I'm excited for you! In your hands very soon!

Mary · #99 04-28-2021, 06:50 AM

Today "Blue" is introduced to the ToneRite where it will share time together for three days.

jjhturbo · #**100** 04-28-2021, 12:36 PM

Finishing touches....

ChuckS · #**101** 04-30-2021, 08:29 AM

Great photos of the care and detail on the build of this guitar. I had a chance to play a few of Tim's guitars when he attended a luthier's show in Red Wind, MN. The guitar is looking wonderful.

theEdwinson · #**102** 04-30-2021, 09:28 AM

What a great seminar on the final countdown on the way to a new guitar. This stage- rounding third and heading home- is my favorite stage of making a guitar. It's sort of like the day before a wedding, or a birth. All this careful work, leading to a brilliant and joyous outcome.
Mary, you really are a great documentarian, and Tim, you are a Master teacher. Best team on the internet! Thank you both for all the great advice and craft wisdom you've shared for so long.

drmike1954 · #**103** 04-30-2021, 10:20 AM

Hey guys, this is
drmike from Little Rock and little brother blues jams just saying hello.
My 2 cents to everyone else concerning McKnight guitars is they are great instruments. I remember watching Tim grow as a builder, I think he is among a very select class of builders who takes his craft and knowledge to the limit.
I am so glad to see Tim and Mary are still making players happy.

Archaic Guitars · #**104** 04-30-2021, 02:43 PM

This guitar looks great, although I have to say I prefer a splash of milk in my Earl Grey rather than bone dust.! I have to imagine the guitar smells like bergamot now, and I like the idea of that.

Tim McKnight · #**105** 04-30-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by drmike1954

Hey guys, this is
drmike from Little Rock and little brother blues jams just saying hello.
My 2 cents to everyone else concerning McKnight guitars is they are great instruments. I remember watching Tim grow as a builder, I think he is among a very select class of builders who takes his craft and knowledge to the limit.
I am so glad to see Tim and Mary are still making players happy.

Wow, DrMike, it’s GREAT to hear from you! Thanks for checking in and thanks for bringing back some very fond memories of Little Brother’s jam. He inspired us to start our own annual McJam. Perhaps you can attend ours one of these times? It would be great to see you again and catch up. I’m also humbled by your kind words. Thank you!