Stephen Kinnaird SJ BRW/Italian Spruce build just for me!

[dcn]

Originally Posted by theEdwinson

Being a big fan of both Kinnaird guitars and Tom B'sox, I'm following this build with great interest. I'm thinking I might want to try to make one of these eccentric rosettes soon, using the KAERT jig idea, before you guys take out a patent and start charging royalties. I really like the look of that rosette!

I agree, Steve. The rosette's additional width on the bridge side gives it a something of a 'necklace' contour, which will probably be accentuated even further once the shiny inlays are added. Looks good!

[cigarfan]

Lookin' schweeet.

[David Wren]

Definitely a deadly looking rosette ... lovin' it!

[Nemoman]

Man, I've loving the rosette as is--don't know that I'd put any bling in it!
It's really looking great, Tom--that headplate's gonna be killer too!

[TomB'sox]

Hey everyone, thanks for following the thread as well as your really nice comments. I really like the eccentric look, it is just a little different, while still staying within Steve and Ryan's style, which is important to me.

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by Nemoman

Man, I've loving the rosette as is--don't know that I'd put any bling in it!
It's really looking great, Tom--that headplate's gonna be killer too!

Oh Nemoman, please don't get me questioning the design again ...My very first thread and some of my first posts on the forum were about this darn rosette design! I think it will be great and the bling that is going in will also give Steve and Ryan something to build off of for the fretboard markers....just a reminder of a little bit of what it will look like....I have not posted the whole drawing as I kind of wanted that to be a surprise for everyone.

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[TomB'sox]

Well as promised, the bling has arrived. Here is most of the rosette finished. All is laid out with some inlaying left to do...Thank you Ryan and Steve for tolerating me!

First, Koa diamonds cut out and laid out on rosette:



Next the Koa diamonds are inlayed into the rosette:



And finally, the paua is all cut and laid out awaiting inlay tomorrow...



Now I think it looks great flat, I can't wait to see it with some lacquer on it!!!

[dcn]

Wow, that looks good! Cool idea and expert execution.

[cigarfan]

Oh Tom ... that looks incredible. I love the bling! Exceptional!

[Marcus Wong]

At the end of this you're going to kick yourself and ask yourself why you lost sleep over this turning out beautifully Tom!!

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by dcn

Wow, that looks good! Cool idea and expert execution.

Thanks DCN, I am glad you like it as I am liking your Hatcher build...beautiful.

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by cigarfan

Oh Tom ... that looks incredible. I love the bling! Exceptional!

Thank you very much Cigarfan, the koa will really come out better with the finish so hopefully the color and figure will show.

[TomB'sox]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wong

At the end of this you're going to kick yourself and ask yourself why you lost sleep over this turning out beautifully Tom!!

Thanks Marcus, it may not be for everybody, but then the guitar is not being built for everybody hahahahahaha I think it is going to really work when you see the rest of the design as well!

[TomB'sox]

Here is the finished rosette, all inlays done and cleaned up a little.

[Nemoman]

Looking good, Tom! You must be thrilled to see your vision coming to fruition--can't wait to see your other design elements as this comes together. Congrats!