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Again, thanks fellas. If you need some web work done, Lori Stroup can help you. She Does amazing work.

Evan, I didn't forget the coffee mug. It might make an appearance in a later version of "on the bench". That will be the one rotating section of the site. So there's still plenty of time!

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Steve that's great. Your designer knows design. I agree it's not cookie cutter looking.
I wish my site would get finished. Had to "change batters" in the middle of the game so to speak..

The guitars look great and you look like your brother!!

Thanks for the flattering link as well! I'm honored. I'll make sure it's reciprocal when I get the chance!

Craig L

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www.handcraftinlay.com

Steve,

I like it a lot - nice, simple and elegant and easy to find your way around.

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Dave White
De Faoite Stringed Instruments
". . . the one thing a machine just can't do is give you character and personalities and sometimes that comes with flaws, but it always comes with humanity" Monty Don talking about hand weaving, "Mastercrafts", Weaving, BBC March 2010

I think this is one of the best I have seen! It draws me in, makes me want to look at everything. So many websites I don't get past the blather of the home page - it usually just makes me want to go away. This one just pulls you in. I like the home page - just enough to make me want to know and see more, but not so much to bore me.
Very Nice!!

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John Ressler

Well, there's pretty much nothing wrong with it, 'cept I couldn't get the gallery photo links to work. Also, on your "links" page, since you mention the "OLF" in the explanation line, you might add the word "Official" to the link. Picky, I know.

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Carlton Macksam
Muskegon, Michigan

Guys, I've been away at an OLF Regional, and just saw your kind remarks. I appreciate your efforts to peruse the site and offer critiques. Except for the remark that I "look like my brother".

Thanks,

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

O.K, maybe you look better. But I have seen your brother and there is a resemblance.


CL.

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www.handcraftinlay.com

Craig, your starting to sound like Mom!

SK

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Steve...this is THE best guitar builder's website I have ever seen and separates yourself from the pack. It is inviting, much like you are. And it truly reflects your personality and treats the reader with respect and dignity...much the same way you treat your OLF brethren. It really looks like you and the website designer were able to communicate on the same frequency and keep the message real instead of using all the meaningless ethereal stuff that seems to permeate too many luthier websites IMO.

Congratulations...you absolutely nailed it!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Congrats on getting that up and running, Steve! Looks good. May it serve you and your customers (and potential customers) well.

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Todd Rose
Ithaca, NY

https://www.dreamingrosesecobnb.com/todds-art-music

https://www.facebook.com/ToddRoseGuitars/

Thanks again, guys.
Filippo, basically 2 different guys took the shots. They're both listed on the links page: Jeff Abt, and Clay Bostian. (Both friends, and both local.) I took a few snapshots that appear from time to time, and they are easily distinguishable from the nice photos. The pix were in fact taken over a span of several of years. We've simply been collecting shots, and trying to make them look similar.

JJ--whoa, bud! High praise my friend! My sincere thanks, and especially since I was feeling like there was not enough ethereal stuff on the site. Glad you don't miss it.

Todd, amen bro. Let's here it for potential customers!
Wanna buy a guitar?

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com