MMMMMMMM, mmm, mmmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmm! Nice!
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Here's a recent instrument from our shop that we hope gets us back in the good graces of our British contingent. It is owner-supplied Brazilian rosewood back/sides. Bearclaw Sitka top. Rosette and bindings of quilted Sapele. Neck is mahog/maple/mahog, w/ Bra. rosewood veneers astride the maple. Purflings are brazilian/maple/Makore/maple/Brazilian. Fretboard, bridge and peghead overlay are Brazilian. FWI saddle, pins and nut. Gold Waverly tuners. Attachment: A 032_WEB.jpg Attachment: A 034_WEB.jpg Attachment: A 020_WEB.jpg Attachment: A 028_WEB.jpg Attachment: A 017_WEB.jpg As always, many thanks for looking! Steve |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
MMMMMMMM, mmm, mmmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmm! Nice!
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| Author: | DannyV [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
What Waddy said! Very tastefully done as usual. Lucky owner. Thanks, Danny |
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| Author: | oli-lgw [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
wow.... beautiful! at the first glance of your first picture, i thought that your headstock looked a bit bulky, massive... but when I looked at the closeup shot, I realized I was wrong hehe  It is really good looking! It's nice to see something original up there, and you did just that ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") And the fretboard.... this has "classy" written all over I really love it. Congratulations!
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Thanks, guys! I forgot to give a closeup of the rosette, so let this be my contribution to the latest rosette thread: Attachment: A 023_WEB.jpg Steve |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Steve, You seem to be a master at both bling and understated bling. This guitar is absolutely goregeous- letting the woods show off their true glamour.
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| Author: | Frank Cousins [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Very very nice.... |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Bravo, Steve! Lovely rosette! The quilted sapele works beautifully for that and the binding. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Steve, what do you mean back in good graces of the British contingent, and then use Sitka! Seriously Steve you know full well what I think of your guitars, this is a truly beautiful example of the guitar builders art. I like the well thought out colour pallete with everything looking as though it was meant to be. I love the pale stripe in the neck echoing the sap wood in the back, and the binding colour match with the neck wood. It's that sort of detail that make your guitars special. OK, you are back in good grace. Colin |
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| Author: | matt jacobs [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Great stuff as usual Steve |
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| Author: | Bruce Dickey [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Fantabulous! The owner's love affair with music just got really serious. Check out that zoot. Way to Go Stephen, great details. (sound clip!)
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| Author: | LanceK [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Love that Brazilian Steve! WOW! Great looking guitar all around! |
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| Author: | terence [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Hey great looking guitar. very nice figured rosewood for the appointments! Terence www.guitarbench.com |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
My sincere thanks gents, and a tip o' the hat to lady Sam! Colin, how could I forget that detail? What was I thinking?! Ah well, you are a gracious lot. Next post will be using one of Shane's Lutz tops, so maybe that one will do. Matt, good to see you come out of lurking mode bro. Lemme acknowledge some suppliers: The Brazilian came from Allied, when they carried the stuff. The headplate came from Steve over at Colonial. The rosette piece came from Uncle Bob. Now if we could only get Brent Cole to join up.... He supplied that Bearclaw top. The rosewood fretboard and bridge came from the same slice of wood, and that came from my brother John. It's a lot of fun sourcing all this material, isn't it? Steve |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Very lovely, indeed. I agree with those above who state that your guitars are nicely appointed but understated. I love the rosette and purfs a lot. Masterful. |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Steve, I love everything about it!! Sure wish I could hear how it sounds. Could you describe it?
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
That is nice. And I bet that it would have been great even if it didn't have the Braz thing going on! |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
That's a beauty Steve! |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Nice design and execution. Just all around good stuff! |
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| Author: | K.O. [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
What Howard said. Klass shining from the oldest towne in Texas. |
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| Author: | Steve Walden [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Wow. Wonderful looking guitar there! Sure would like to see it and hear it in person! Let's see some more Mr. Kinnaird!
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Many thanks for the kind words. Randolph, I have a hard time describing sound, but I will say this--it sounds like an OM. Specifically one with a Sitka top. Also, there's a bit of *boom* to it, as the owner wanted a deep body. Don't know if that's readily noticable from the pics, but the sides are c. 1/2"+ deeper than standard for an OM. It has a dark sound, which I've found consistent w/ Brazilian rosewood. Steve, you need to get up here some time. Bring Matt with you. Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | Dave Fifield [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Cor blimey! What a corker Steve!! Dave F. (Brit  )
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Dave Fifield wrote: Cor blimey! What a corker Steve!! Dave F. (Brit )Hi Dave--could you translate that, bloke? It sounds good...I think... So, tentatively, thanks. Steve |
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| Author: | Geordie Adams [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian/Bearclaw OM Pics |
Steve “cor blimey” Actually, "Cor Blimey!" is derrived from the middle-aged expression "God, Blind Me!", used when someone saw something they shouldnt have. Once commonly used in expressions by upper-class English, etc, when in shock, suprised etc. mainly as a form of really stupid exaggeration e.g. Cor Blimey! that young scalliwag yonder stole a fag end willy! regarding your guitar Steve I have to say, gey bonnie - Scots - very beautiful / handsome yours Geordie |
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