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Ryan Nightingale - Part II (the next Ryan build)
Hi Gang -
As promised, here is an update of my next Ryan. Kevin and I just finished the details today. I love my current Ryan so much that I wanted to build another one that had a few more bells and whistles (some of which I saw on my trip and some cool concepts we're going to try). My current one is SO GOOD that I'm getting another one! And if any of you are on the fence about getting one, I can truly say that Kevin is spectacular to work with both before, during and after the commissioning of the guitar. He is so attuned to a customer's needs and goes the extra mile and is something that is so important to me when spending this amount of money on a guitar - you have to to know who you are working with and a true gentleman like Kevin is one in a million (huge fan here of course and enough of a fan to have another Ryan commissioned). Simply awesome and he and Jim Olson are the best in my book! Nightingale Signature Model Signature Series Old Growth Straight Grained Brazilian Mastergrade German Spruce Top Venetian Cutaway (Soft) Macassar Ebony Bevel with Acoustic Flutes (striping to match Braz color) Ebony Binding Blue Paua Soundboard Purfling Blue Paua Rosette w/Micropearl and Mother of Pearl on the outer ring 25.7 Scale Length Signature Series Custom Fretboard Termination No Fretboard Inlay Black Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony Buttons Ryan Fingerstyle Action Clear Pickguard Ryan Standard Headstock Ebony Headstock Face Macassar Ebony Ducktail Blue Paua Ryan "R" Logo w/Mother of Pearl Trim Blue Paua Backstrip Blue Paua w/Micropearl Headstock Purfling Blue Paua w/Micropearl Fretboard Purfling Blue Paua Around Sides Blue Paua Around Back Fossilized Walrus Ivory Saddle, Nut and Bridge Pins Ryan Standard Bridge iBeam Pickup Gloss Neck Finish "SS with Blue Paua Border Truss Rod Cover Ryan MOP Signature on Backplate MOP Fretmarkers Extra Box Depth on Lower Bout EO Bracing A4 Kerfing Here is a picture of my Braz: |
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Here are some pictures from Kevin's previous work that served as some additional inspiration:
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That is some great looking Brazilian!
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Thanks Bryan There's nothing like Old Growth, Straight Grained Braz in my book and Kevin happened to have this set....so how could I resist? |
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That is my dream guitar. Really...
Looks like it will be beautiful. Congratulations!
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whoa
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Nice specs on that one! Did Kevin say how long the wait for the guitar will be?
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We have been planning this for some time now so likely some time in 2009.
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A few more pictures from his previous creations that served as inspiration:
What Kevin does with the micro Blue Paua is totally SICK!!!! Love it! |
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Congrats! That is going to be a stunning guitar!
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• Goodall Standard (BRS351) in Brazilian RW & Engelmann • Omega Legacy MJ02 (#116) in Birdseye Maple & Bearclaw Sitka • Tom Anderson Cobra in Flame Maple on Mahogany |
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Thanks Aki - The little details of the Blue Paua around the back and sides looks especially cool on a darker sets of Braz IMO. Also, I went with the ebony binding and dark macassar bevel and backplates as well as the ebony headstock to really accentuate the contrast of the blue paua |
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Wow great wood and great specs. Congrats.
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"Be the change you want to see in the world." My Youtube Page My Video Recordings My Audio Recordings My Sheetmusic My Twitter |
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I can't wait to see more! This will be a spectacular instrument.
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2009 Cornerstone SJ: MdRw/Adirondack Spruce 2000 Taylor 510 w/2005 ES retrofit: Mahogany/Engelmann Spruce 2013 Gretsch G5420T: All stock 1991 Fender American Std. Stratocaster: Keystone single coils and updated controls/wiring |
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Congratulations on your new build! Those photos are amazing, Kevin's artistry shines in them.
Fliss |