Cold...what 40-50F.
Its warmed up today starting at 4F and getting up to about 22F.Zoot looks awsome. LUCKY!
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Late Christmas Present |
So this is closer to Epiphany than Christmas, but this is what came in the mail today: Attachment: Arrival1 Sm.jpg This is that unserviced kit from Shane won at the Mayes auction. Don't let the sunshine out our window fool you--it's freezing outside. Attachment: Arrival2 Sm.jpg Here's the contents, laid out in neat order. Shane added some few extra binding strips, because I like to use binding on the fretboard and as a back inlay. Also, he upgraded me to a 1-piece neck. Whoo-boy, thanks, Shane! Attachment: Back1 Sm.jpg And that ^ is the back, Indian Laurel. Looks almost identical to Indian rosewood. It's heavy, hard, and rings like a bell. What is it with that Indian climate that produces such nice timbers as this? Shane has assembled everything we'll need (glue and finish excepted) to produce a lovely instrument. And...and...that Master grade Lutz is killer. Thanks again, Shane! Steve |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Congrats Steve I am sure that you will do justice to a beautiful kit like this and produce a stunning instrument! |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
COOOOOL!! I am glad it made it safe Steve. The packaging looks hardly beat up at all! Don't you think the laurel is denser than EIR? I haven't used it yet but certainly plan to. I think it will be awesome tonewood and I plan to get more. And thanks again for helping out with all of this. Tha very best of the season! (-11 C here today.....) Shane |
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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Cold...what 40-50F. Its warmed up today starting at 4F and getting up to about 22F.Zoot looks awsome. LUCKY! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Ok, you guys got us on temps. But I got the Indian Laurel! And Shane, yes, first impression is that the Laurel IS denser. Should be most interesting to work. If you EVER get any that is curly, let me know. Steve |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Steve, I think it's definitely a Christmas present. We're still in the season of 12 days, waiting for the lights to come on tomorrow (the 6th). ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Should make a wonderful guitar, in your capable hands, Steve. A guitar full of amayesing good karma. Dennis |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
James, remember that Epiphany (at least in some denominational circles) IS the 12th night... tonight! Dennis, let's hope so. Thanks, Steve |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Nice kit Steve. Let us know how it comes out. Shane's service is second to none. Mike
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Generosity and good spirit on all sides with this one Steve! Should be a very special guitar. Best |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
We have all seen your capabilities, and know you will do justice to the kit. It looks good in the raw! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Late Christmas Present |
Thanks guys! I should conduct a poll: what sort of rosette do you suppose these ingredients call for? Shane supplied 4 slices of Pomelle Bubinga veneer. (Well, c. 1/8"+ thick...veneer by old standards) Could bookmatch them, and cut a ring. Could cut tiles and do a radial rosette. Could.......? Anybody want to take a stab and offer advice? You see the color palette in the above photos. In your mind's eye, what will look superb? Thanks, Steve |
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