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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:18 pm

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One more, and this time to showcase some of our very own wood pushers. The Claro walnut back/sides came from Larry Davis of Gallery Hardwoods. The Western Red Cedar top is from Shane Neifer of High Mountain Tonewoods.
Other stats:
The bindings, center strip and center lam (neck) are some really orange-red Cocobolo.
Brazilian bridge w/ rosewood pins.
Rosette is burled walnut bordered w/ paua.
Peghead over/underlay are also burled walnut.

Hope you enjoy:

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Heath Blair

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:55 pm

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that is seriously a great looking guitar. i love the back strip detail. thanks for sharing.

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Shane Neifer

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:03 am

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Awesome Steve! What does the "SKT" stand for?....I have a couple of sets of claro that I am looking forward to...someday!

Shane

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Jim Watts

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:17 am

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Yet another nice one.
I also really like the partial back strip. Great job Steve [clap]

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SniderMike

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:12 am

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Steve, that's a beauty (as always). I love the trim.

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LanceK

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:17 am

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What a beauty!
I love the back strip Steve! [clap]

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Arnt Rian

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:36 am

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Oh yeah

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Kirt Myers

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:41 am

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Warm, like a cup of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

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TonyKarol

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:56 am

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Agreed .. that is a FINE looking guitar .. bet it plays like buttah ....

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Colin S

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:09 am

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Now that is what I call a guitar! Superb stuff again from the Kinnaird output. That back strip is becoming something of a signature, it could only have come from you, you want to get a patent on that before I copy it!

I'll let you get away with the abalone this time, but that's two in a row now, so British aesthetics on the next one OK?

Your a great builder Steve.

Colin

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matt jacobs

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:32 am

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This time I won't be fecetious; outstanding work Steve. I gotta say I really dig that partial center strip.

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JJ Donohue

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:42 am

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Steve...absolutely beautiful! Your pace of completing guitars is incredible these days. That can only mean more satisfied customers for sure!

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WaddyThomson

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Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:45 am

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Nice, nice, nice! Beautiful guitar, Steve. You're going to make us expect this kind of thing if you keep it up!

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:00 pm

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Gentlemen, my sincere thanks! Your kind remarks are most appreciated.

Shane, the "SKT" is my standard monogram--just my initials. Like CFM stands for "Christian Fredrick Martin", with mine you've got "Stephen Taylor Kinnaird". This was done in gold pearl for a warmer look nestled in the walnut.

Kirt-- "Warm, like a cup of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace". Wow, what a great picture that conjures. May I quote you on that one?

Colin, I know I'm pushing it, and I always tremble to post such garish things. How'sa bout the next two being somewhat British in their feel? They are; no shell (well, except for logos), only wood doing the talking.

And Heath, Jim, Mike, Lance, Tony, Matt, JJ & Waddy, thanks fellas!
Nice guys, all!

Oh, and Tony, this one does play pretty well. It was built for light gauge strings, and the feel is somewhat easy under the fingers.

Steve

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BrandonR

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:38 pm

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beautiful

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:54 pm

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Thanks Brandon!

sKt

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Ricardo

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:58 pm

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Thats very ono! [:Y:]

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:01 pm

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Ricardo wrote:

Thats very ono! [:Y:]

Ok, ya got me there. Translate?

Steve

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Dave Anderson

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:34 pm

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Steve,
I like the warm look of this one.The cedar top is awesome.
Beautiful walnut too . Another great guitar ! [:Y:]

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Bruce Dickey

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:37 pm

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Ono-

Oh My

There's No Way

We'll catch you

now.

Really nice Stephen, someone is gonna be soooooooooooooooo happy!

Thanks for sharing...

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Ken Franklin

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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:38 am

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That's one great ad for our zootmen! Superb as usual.

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ChuckG

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:55 pm

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Absolutely stunning work, Steve!

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Erik Hauri

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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:53 pm

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WOW - nice work Steve!

I have been thinking about using that combo for awhile - how would you describe the tone?

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Mike Collins

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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:14 pm

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That is an absolutely stunning guitar Steve! [:Y:]

I saw your ad in Acoustic Guitar recently.

How's it sound?

Mike

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Claro / Cedar FS Pics

Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:36 pm

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Dave, Bruce, Ken, Chuck, many thanks. When you get nice wood in your hands, it's such a joy to work.
Erik & Mike, how would I describe the sound? Not as lush as the Coco / Engelmann. More focused, fewer overtones--or at least they weren't as obvious. However, this guitar is loud; really louder than the Coco/Engelmann. It seems like an instrument that would take a certain finesse in technique so that it wouldn't "get away from you". I hope that makes sense....
Thanks again,

Steve

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