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Old 06-09-2015, 05:48 AM
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Yikes! Who is that bearded man?
It was a pleasure meeting you Mike and working with you on this project.
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Old 06-09-2015, 07:43 AM
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Great working with you Mike. Hopefully we can do it again sometime. I just noticed how Repetative this post is. No matter, it bears repeating

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Old 06-09-2015, 07:54 AM
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Great working with you Mike. Hopefully we can do it again sometime. I just noticed how Repetitive this post is. No matter, it bears repeating
John,

This is my second build project, but the first one that has been a joy from start to finish. I can't think of a nicer guy to work with than you, and I am grateful for the care you took to make my building experience fun. Communication has been stellar, which is a MUST for me. This guitar being your 121st, I knew that you would create something really special. That OLD dark Brazilian over that OLD Alpine spruce is amazing now as a "baby" 1 week old guitar, I can only imagine what it will be when it has a years under its belt. And yes, I wouldn't hesitate to work with you again...once the building fund is replenished .

My heartfelt thanks...and yes that is also redundant but bears repeating
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Old 06-10-2015, 09:34 AM
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Congrats Mike! What a beauty this one turned out to be! May you enjoy her for many years to come!

I agree that communication is key, especially in a project that takes months to complete. And it sounds like John is one splendid fella to work with.
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Congrats, Mike--you look like one happy camper and it looks to be one awesome guitar! Enjoy...
Nemoman, Thank you. Yes this guitar turned out at least as good as I had hoped. Albeit it is a touch more flashy than I initially planned, the added abalone is growing on me.

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Mike, it was a pleasure to meet both you and John Kinnard at the Memphis Festival. Thanks for letting me play your beautiful new guitar...its pretty special!
Doug, it was good to finally meet you as well. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to hang out with you. It was truly a pleasure.

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Awesome pic and guitar - the body shape is so elegant.
dcn, Thank you! I was shooting for an elegant and simple design and feel like we were able to get just that.
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Old 06-10-2015, 10:23 AM
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Congrats Mike! What a beauty this one turned out to be! May you enjoy her for many years to come!

I agree that communication is key, especially in a project that takes months to complete. And it sounds like John is one splendid fella to work with.
Thanks Rye! I've already had one person reach out and ask if I had an interest in selling it. Based on the number of guitars I've bought and sold, I guess I truly understand why they asked LOL. But, I think I'll be keeping this one for a while. John told me that the Brazilian was harvested at least 55 years ago ...reason enough to keep it a while . Not to mention this guitar has tone to die for and it's still a baby...only been a "real guitar" for just over a week. It will only get better.

So...here's a quick couple of photos...my best "quick" glamour shots. These are not studio quality, but they represent the guitar pretty well...

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Default I think our Brazilian Kinnairds are closely related -- although 13 years apart!

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Congratulations on your acquisition of this splendid guitar, Mike! You have great taste, and excellent judgement. The blue Paua appointments are beautiful, and the BRW is to die for! I'm sure this guitar will be a faithful and much-loved musical companion to you for years to come.
I really enjoyed meeting you at Memphis, and our email exchanges. Looking forward to your future posts here on the AGF! Be well, good Fortune! -Steve
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Great shots. I need some photo schooling
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Great shots. I need some photo schooling
John, I'll bet we can work something out
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Congrats Mike! I LOVE the aesthetic concepts. Beautiful work, John.
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Wow, that is a beautiful instrument! Every element on it works together in harmony. Workmanship looks outstanding, as well. Congratulations!
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Thanks, Mike! Really appreciate it!
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Thanks Rye! I've already had one person reach out and ask if I had an interest in selling it. Based on the number of guitars I've bought and sold, I guess I truly understand why they asked LOL. But, I think I'll be keeping this one for a while. John told me that the Brazilian was harvested at least 55 years ago ...reason enough to keep it a while . Not to mention this guitar has tone to die for and it's still a baby...only been a "real guitar" for just over a week. It will only get better.
My 000-28c built about the same time also has the old Brazilian Rosewood. Also crack-free and one if the best sounding guitars I’ve experienced.

Edit: I just checked, mine dates from about 2007.

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