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well I am certainly happy that rosewood is holding together.
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And here's a little peak at the Rosette in process. Coco with a bit of ebony and bloodwood.
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Progress with bracing
I think these three pictures speak for themselves. To me, they speak of a number of things; most importantly progress. Getting very close to putting it all together into something bound to be very special.
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A very interesting bracing pattern. I always wonder what thought processes lead to particular designs. Here the bridge plate is enclosed in a small "diamond", the down sides of the primary x brace treated quite differently. Very fascinating. Looks really good...something good is coming your way.
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Rapidly taking shape
...and getting ready for some really sweet Coco binding. John tells me that the top is tuned to 98 Htz
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Really nice looking guitar. I would imagine it's a confidence builder having already owned a guitar built by John.
I noticed the double X braced top; my Carruth also has a double X; not too many luthiers doing that. It sure seemed to work well on my guitar.
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Yes, knowing John has personally built over 100 guitars gives me the absolute confidence in what he will produce. The one I owned and sold was one of the finest guitars I've come across for the money. I've owned a LOT of nice guitars from some well known builders and none were built better or sounded better than it did. I'm really excited about what this one will become.
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Mike - This is really coming together well and looking awesome. I am excited for you to be looking forward to what will undoubtedly be a killer guitar. Congrats.
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Kinnaird build
I can assure you that John Kinnaird is an absolute pleasure to work with - very responsive, willing to consider many ways to achieve your ends, loves working with unusual woods.... I cannot say enough good about him. Oh yes, he happens to build great guitars, too!
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Ooh, really like your rosette. Very tasty!
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I am humbled
Thanks for the kind words you guys. Hopefully I can live up to them
Bro I appreciate your appreciation. We really struggled with that design, as simple as it looks. |
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Coming together :)
John sent me a couple of nice pictures of the binding and purfling.
He was kind enough to let the shop kitty finish making his "deposit" before he snapped the pictures. He tells me that the kitty isn't a bit bashful about marking his territory, but hates to have his picture taken while in the act
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Looking good Mike even without the finish yet! The coco binding on this one just gives it the right amount of contrast. Really well balanced appointments overall and very pleasing to the eye.
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Bottom line is I think John is doing an AWESOME job on this guitar. We have a few little additions on the back side which should bring it together nicely.
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