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Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri May 29, 2009 1:10 am ]
Post subject:  Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Here's a shot or two (or three) of a guitar going to Healdsburg.
It's a sister set to one that JJ used a couple of years ago.
Or was that even earlier, JJ?
This is our CS model. Engelmann spruce top.
Bindings are quilted Bubinga sapwood.
As you can see, we've gone neckless on this one.
If the customer wants a neck, then by golly he can pay extra!

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The last two shots are next to another H'burg hopeful.
It's a Cocobolo/Sitka SJ.

Thanks for looking,

Steve
Author:  Lars Stahl [ Fri May 29, 2009 4:31 am ]
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WOW. Steve that will be a killer at the festival. [:Y:] [:Y:] [:Y:] . really cool that you used the sapwood for bindings. [clap]

Lars.
Author:  Todd Rose [ Fri May 29, 2009 5:12 am ]
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Steve, that bubinga baby is a knockout! Great idea to use the figured bubinga sapwood for the bindings! That will be a visual stunner, and, no doubt, will sound fantastic as well. [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Erik Hauri [ Fri May 29, 2009 5:15 am ]
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Keelar, just keelar! Bubinga is keelar wood yah!
Author:  JimWomack [ Fri May 29, 2009 6:20 am ]
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Wow, Steve... they both look great, but the one with the burst has me drooling. Very nice. [clap]
BTW, how much extra for a neck?? :lol:
Author:  Hesh [ Fri May 29, 2009 6:41 am ]
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As always Steve - BEAUTIFUL!!!! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] (More to come when they are completed - who needs a stinkin neck anyway..... :D )
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Fri May 29, 2009 6:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Well...it's about time you used that set, Steve!

We actually bought the sets in 2004! I finished mine in 2006.

And you executed it beautifully indeed! I love the binding scheme...very effective.

It's sure to turn some heads at Healdsburg and I predict it doesn't make the trip back to Texas.
Author:  Dave Fifield [ Fri May 29, 2009 6:53 am ]
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Beautiful wood, and excellent workmanship there Steve! I look forward to seeing these guitars in August!

Cheers,
Dave F.
Author:  John Kinnaird jr [ Fri May 29, 2009 7:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Sweet! Very clever of you to use the bubinga sapwood for binding. Its perfect! Is that a bloodwood and black purfling line?

Very nice and up to your usual standards. [:Y:]
But, I do believe I see two backs, side by each, neither of which has a center stripe inlay. Are you going over to the eastside? (as opposed to the darkside)
KBE
Author:  Bobc [ Fri May 29, 2009 7:15 am ]
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Awesome guitars Steve. With backs like that who needs a centerstripe? laughing6-hehe
Author:  Peter J [ Fri May 29, 2009 7:36 am ]
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Woooooo .... Woooooo I feel a case of WAS coming on. bliss
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri May 29, 2009 8:28 am ]
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Thanks guys, with those accolades, maybe I won't bother with the necks.
Jim--price? Oh, couple o' hundred I figure.
JJ--2004? Really? Man that's depressing....
Bro--Not that authentic. It's dyed veneer, black/red/black. Yeah, no back stripe in these. The wood looked like it was saying enough.

Now, if any of you gents are coming to Healdsburg, stop by our table and see if it these came together...or not!

Again, thanks!

Steve
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Fri May 29, 2009 9:29 am ]
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That is spectacular stuff and what you have done with it is wonderful. I have seen JJ's, a real stunner, and no doubt that wood was created just for guitars.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri May 29, 2009 10:11 am ]
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Ho Hum! Another pair of killer looking guitars from Steve Kinnard! What will we have to put up with next?

Georgeous, Steve! Can't wait to see them all done.
Author:  Dennis Leahy [ Fri May 29, 2009 10:41 am ]
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Steve,

Without necks, I believe these would be called "drums." Really, really pretty drums!

Dennis
Author:  SniderMike [ Fri May 29, 2009 10:53 am ]
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Too bad there's not any figure in that wood.

Seriously, I love the binding combo. Great lookin' guitboxes!
Author:  Dave White [ Fri May 29, 2009 11:02 am ]
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Steve,

If they can't afford the neck then maybe you can turn it into a water feature - then it would really be waterfall bubinga :D Fabulous guitars . . . well almost.
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri May 29, 2009 11:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Thanks again, amigos.
Steve, I appreciate your comment, and often feel the same.
I've often thought that most trees secretly long to be built into fine guitars. However, this Bubinga did fight me a bit...as if to say, "You're going to have to work at it, mate".

Waddy, if you're not careful, you'll have to put up with a slew of finished pictures.

Dennis, they do thump pretty well...

Mike, yeah, but this plain stuff is soooo much less expensive. wow7-eyes

Dave, thanks--almost.

Steve
Author:  Christian Schmid [ Fri May 29, 2009 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Hi Steve,
I about to complete a waterfall bubinga guitar as well and agree...this wood fights quite a bit :D But it's worth the effort.

That's a gorgeous set you have, and as others noted - the sapwood binding looks great.
I always eye the waterfall bubinga sets from uncle bob - the wavey patterns are ust astonishing (and quite different from the pattern on the set that I used).

cheers, Christian
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri May 29, 2009 1:57 pm ]
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Steve Kinnaird wrote:
Waddy, if you're not careful, you'll have to put up with a slew of finished pictures.
Steve



I'm no sissy! bliss Bring em on! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Mike_P [ Fri May 29, 2009 2:15 pm ]
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Bobc wrote:
Awesome guitars Steve. With backs like that who needs a centerstripe? laughing6-hehe


truly they are awesome sets...

though I would place the compliment about no centerstripe to the person who joined the backs...definitely some serious attention was paid to how/where the plates were joined, my sincerest compliments...
Author:  Ken C [ Fri May 29, 2009 2:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Beautiful stuff, Steve. You build a fine guitar, my man! I have a set of nice bubinga I need to do something with one of these days. How is it to bend?

Ken
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri May 29, 2009 10:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Waterfall Bubinga from Uncle Bob
Thanks, gents!
Mike, your comment is appreciated about the back join.
Ken, like I mentioned, and Christian seconded, Bubinga can be one of the more difficult woods to bend. Empty your bladder before starting.
This set wanted to facet pretty badly, so there was more than usual scraping/sanding involved after the box was assembled.
Now, I bend on a hot pipe, so if you use 21st century techniques, you might have a better go at it. But Christian said it, "...it's worth the effort".

Waddy, to quote James Kirk, "Here it comes".

Steve
Author:  Darryl Young [ Sat May 30, 2009 12:38 am ]
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Oh wow! I don't even now what to say.......beautiful! And great idea to use the sap wood for binding as it compliments so well.
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Sat May 30, 2009 12:42 am ]
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That is so nice. Bruce Dickey turned me on to Bubinga. Small pores. Low oil. Easy to bend. Beautiful color. Just an amazing wood.

Mike
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