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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Peter's post got me thinking that I'd like to snap a pic of our most recent guitar's rosette...and post it. I love rosette posts and never seem to tire of them. I'm hoping at least some of you feel the same way? OK, here 'tis- it's on a Honduran rosewood SJ, 13 fret. Adirondack top, sunburst by Tony. The rosette tiles were made from offcuts from the back. I like the striped look, and think that Zebrawood would look equally well. Attachment: HondRose1 Sm.jpg Thanks for looking, Steve |
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| Author: | woody b [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
WOW!!!!! |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Really nice Stephen !! That's really an eye-catcher. The radial theme really makes the distinct ink lines in the grain stand out. The binding on the fretboard is very nice also. Keep up the good work. |
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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
very tasty Steve! |
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| Author: | Parser [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
That looks awesome against that burst...! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Thanks for the kind words, guys! I only hope the buyer feels as enthusiastic. Steve |
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| Author: | old man [ Tue Dec 15, 2009 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Very nice, Steve. Your work is always inspiring. Ron |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
that looks really great IMO. go ahead and do something that i dont like, steve. i dare you! |
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| Author: | Bobby M [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Love it! I was thinking of doing something similar using some rosewood offcuts. Still struggling with how to make the tiles rather than cutting a straight circle though.... |
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| Author: | mnemotorsports [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
| I am sure your buyer will love. It looks great.
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
I love it Steve...consider it another Kinnaird technique to be "borrowed". Thanks for posting, Bro. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Steve that's beautiful !!! I too like rose posts. The new owner should love it. But he may want some frets also !  Mike ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | mateo4x4 [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Heath Blair wrote: go ahead and do something that i dont like, steve. i dare you! I don't know if he can! Always great stuff! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Aww shucks, guys. Your encouragement means a lot! Mike, I nearly forgot those pesky frets, didn't I? Glad you caught that...good eye. Going in tomorrow! Steve |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
That's sweet, Steve, It really stands out. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Thanks Ken. Hey, we would all benefit from seeing more of your rosettes. Got any more you could post???? Steve |
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| Author: | Ken Franklin [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
I don't know if I posted this one or not, Steve. It's kinda radial. |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Classy Steve (we'll ignore the burst and think of it as deep shadow ). That is the nicest radial rosette I've seen, I haven't done one of those so far, pure laziness I guess, but you may have forced me.Colin |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Thanks Ken...your work always inspires me. Colin, you know, I had forgotten how much you loved sunbursts. Had I remembered, I would have posted this sooner! Your comment is of course greatly appreciated. In all seriousness, that burst was the customer's request, even down to the colors. (But I think it works, and makes that rosette pop a little more than it would have without a burst.) The rosette was also his request, and I'm glad for customers who push our envelopes for us and cause us to climb out the branch a little further (as well as help us dust off our cliches). Thanks again, Steve |
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| Author: | clavin [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Steve that's beautiful! Wish I could build a guitar like that..  Craig L |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
My thanks, Craig. As far as building a guitar like this, I'm certain you could do it. Easily. Only it would look better! Steve |
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| Author: | Jay Lowe [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Pretty cool, Steve. When do we geet to see the rest of it? Jay |
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| Author: | James W B [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Very Nice,is there a Tute somewhere on how to do this? James |
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| Author: | Jake Archer [ Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
That is incredible Steve! Keep up the good work bud! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Radial Honduran Rosewood Rosette |
Jay, James and Jake, thanks amigos. When we get the strings on, I'll snap a couple more pix to show how the whole thing looks. As far as tutes, there is another recent rosette thread (can't remember the name at the moment) that dealt with cutting those tiles. Here's a shot of my first mock-up, which explains far more than words could. I drew out the size I wanted, divided up that circle into pie-shaped pieces, then figured out the angle of cut betwixt each piece. Took some scrap spruce to the chop saw, set the angle, and cut my pieces. If you measure carefully, you'll end up with an angular donut, something like this: Attachment: A 165.jpg I had to fudge a wee bit to lengthen the pieces so that gap would close. By the way, I simply held these on some wax paper, and glued together w/ CA and finger pressure. Quick! Then, a Dremel to make those angles round, and *presto*--you got it. Hope that helps some, Steve |
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