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Another bitter sweet time has come. It is time to send this one off to the client.

Some specs -
OM 25.4 scale
Adi Top
Honduran rosewood back and sides
Koa bindings.
Laskin inspired radiused armrest.



















A couple of goofy YouTubes......

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"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." G. K. Chesterton.

That's beautiful, Steve. I remember watching your posts on the AGF a few years ago. I've enjoyed watching the kind of builder you've become. It an inspiration to someone like me, who's just starting.

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Mike

The only thing nescessary for evil to thrive is for good men to do nothing.

WOW!

Very nice Steve.

I too have been watching your guitars on the AGF and here for the past while.

They started off great and just keep getting better. This one has a very high level of sophistication and elegance.

Very nice.

Neil

Steve -

Very very nice. Elegant - and the sound is very rich as well.

Did you have any trouble with the knot on the waist? Asking because I've got some similar Rosewood and am wondering what (if any) treatment I'll have to give it before bending.

Thanks.

That's AWESOME!

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Waddy

Photobucket Build Album Library

Sound Clips of most of my guitars

The knot bent fine. I don't worry about having a knot because I build with double sides. I wouldn't use it if I didn't.

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"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." G. K. Chesterton.

Thank you all for your kind comments. The videos were an experiment. Obviously I didn't put much thought into them. I shot them with a Canon SX110 - a great camera.

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"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." G. K. Chesterton.

Wow...just, er....WOW!

-Matthew

I haven't logged into this forum for ages, but had to today.

First of all, what a holistic format you have presented your guitar in! I love the great pics and the video clips - this guitar sounds beautiful and I love the fretboard inlay. It is SOO much easier to make a "judgment" on a guitar when presented in this fashion.

I'm am sure a lot of us has seen you build guitars from the beginning and appreciate your integrity and enjoyed the progress you have made with each build.

This one is a stunner to say the least. It has real grace and form.

Steve,

Looks great. The appointments all tie in together very well.

Finish?

Pat

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formerly known around here as burbank
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http://www.patfosterguitars.com

Whoa! A looker for sure, sounds great too. Is that a tusq nut by any chance?

No - It is bone.



Cat urethane

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"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." G. K. Chesterton.

The customer is thrilled with the YouTube clips. Something you guys might want to think about.

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"An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." G. K. Chesterton.

Hey Steve, great looking guitar (as always)!
I was just checking in .... my kids are getting big enough that I can finally get back into the shop.

Sweet guitar there Steve.
Nice to see more getting into doing videos.

Steve, I knew your post would be rewarding...indeed it is!
Thanks for posting, it's a real beauty.

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Man Steve
That is very nice. You work is getting better and better.....And it started out at such a high level
I like the you tube posts. good to see the guitar in action

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com