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Steve Kinnaird
PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:32 pm 
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Like Peter, I haven't posted pics in a while either.
And like Peter, I want to rectify that.
Unlike Peter, I don't have any Brazilian to show off. :cry:
However, this Tasmanian Blackheart Sassafras is at least interesting.

So here goes:

Top--Bearclaw Sitka (Brent Cole)
Back/Sides--Blackheart Sassafras (Tim Spittle)
Bindings--Macassar Ebony
Rosette--Macassar Ebony w/ green ab.
Neck--Honduran mahog / Black walnut / Cuban mahog
Fretboard--Afr. ebony
Bridge--African Blackwood


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Wow! A bear certainly went to town on that top ;) . Very nice!

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Steve,

An absolute knock-out! What a gorgeous instrument. You can be justly proud.

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Very cool!

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The stopped backstrip is pretty unique. Love it.

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Beauty! I Love the Fred Perry headstock and the bearclaw looks great.

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Hey, many thanks guys!

Burton, one Q: what do you mean "Fred Perry" headstock?
I don't get the reference...

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Steve, being the bear claw lover that I am, this guitar works for me. I love everything about it. I especially love the way all of the separate components (headstock, sassafrass, bearclaw, fretmarkers) work together to give the feel of this instrument - nice choices here. How's the sound of this one? Nice work [clap] [clap]
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Looks beautiful Steve. I really love the shape you have on your guitars. !! [clap] [clap] [:Y:] [:Y:]

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Wow, that is amazing bearclaw Steve (the rest of the guitar ain't to shabby either ;) )

You get your sitka from Ed Dicks?

Nice job! [:Y:]

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Outstanding guitar, as usual, Steve !
Beautiful shape, wood selection and combinaison, and high skill level of craftmanship.

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Looks spectacular.I was also wondering about the sound.I`m getting ready to start a build with some Sassafrass.I haven`t thicknessed it yet,but it sounds kind of blah.
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youve become one of my favorite builders, steve. i love your work and this guitar is no exception.

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Kind words there folks, my thanks to you.
Randolph and James, I really like the sound from this little guitar.
It is quite well balanced, with a richness in the bass and an authority in the trebles. Does it sound like rosewood? No. Sassafras just doesn't have the density. So there are no cathedral type overtones here, just a nice pleasing sound. Don't worry about the taptone...as this stuff doesn't have one. Just be prepared for it not to sound like Brazilian.
Rod, the Sitka came from Brent Cole in Alaska.
Lars, Abre.-many thanks gents.
Heath--wow! what a compliment. I'm honored. :oops:

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Interesting to say the least. Sweet.
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Chris (x2) thanks guys!

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Steve,

Sorry for the obscure reference. The laurel leaf design on the headstock is similar to the logo on the Fred Perry line of clothing, of which I am a big fan!

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Ahh, ok, thanks for the clarification!
So then both Fred and I have plagiarised the ancient Romans, who used the laurel wreath for the symbol of victory!
(Though I doubt that Fred puts a "K" in the center of his wreath. :D )

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Oooh! That bearclaw is fantastic!

Maybe Shane can find some of that for me!

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Hey Steve,
I think I saw that guitar at Healdsburg! Very nice indeed! [:Y:]
It was great to meet you in person...

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Wow, nice work steve, the more I look the more details I find.
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Beautiful work Steve,

I remember seeing that very set of Sassy when I was up at Tim's, I am please it ended up with you because you always manage to bring forth the very best from natures wonderful gifts.

Well done [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:]

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Mike, thanks...if Shane has got some figured tops like this, let me know. I've seen some bearclaw figure in his Lutz, but not this heavy.
Peter, yes you did. It made the trip. And obrigado to you!
Thanks Marc for the kind words.
Kim, yes it sat too long on Tim's site. I was weary of that set tempting me, so I had to try it. Thanks for not buying it, and for your generous remarks.

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Another spectacular piece of Kinnaird artistry, which would seem to be in your 'Post European' style :lol:

Two small things, there seems to be a bit of the guitar missing in the upper bout, and wouldn't all those marks in the top sand out? ;)

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Colin, as usual, your wit and discernment are truly appreciated. laughing6-hehe

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