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Here's one that went out a few weeks ago.
Just now got the pics back.
There isn't too much bling on this one, as we thought the woods were speaking pretty well for themselves.
Sitka top;
Indian Rosewood back/sides;
Kingwood bindings;
Ebony fretboard;
African Blackwood bridge;
Green ab. rosette:











Thanks for looking...hope you enjoy!

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Sweeeeet.....

Yeah, I like it a lot too.

GG

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Gwaltney Guitars

Understated beauty!

Nice, Steve!

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Waddy

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Sound Clips of most of my guitars

What a guitar is supposed to look like. Excellent work all round.

The wood truly does speak for itself. It is simple, yet just flashy enough to really make the woods POP at you. Great job Steve.

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-Rob Eckert
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Very nice! (an understated compliment to match the understated elegance of the guitar) That kingwood really looks great with the Indian rosewood and the white/black/white purfling line is purfect. the pics are pretty good as well.

KBE

Another beauty Steve!!!

Really a nice-looking guitar, Steve. Any pics of the rosette?

Pat

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

Steve, the more guitars you build, the more British your becoming! Very elegant guitar with the obvious Kinnaird build quality.

Colin

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Very nice. I really like the way the bindings/purflings go with the back and sides. Most excellent.

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Many thanks, guys and gals!
As to becoming more British, I'm not too sure... The next guitar in line is way over the top, and sends me flying back to the Colonies I'm afraid. (It's got gobs-o-bling.)

Here's a shot of the rosette for ya Pat, and thanks for asking!




I do appreciate your kind remarks everyone!
Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Very nice. I especially like the color in the top. Is that from the lighting, or did you tone it? It's very very nice.

Now that's the look I like!! Very tasteful. I might have used a smaller pickguard but that's splitting hairs. Thanks for the photos.
Terry

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It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.

Lovely guitar once again, Steve! All the details and workmanship look to be top notch as usual. I'm not crazy about the pick guard to be honest; too large and BLACK for my taste. Other than that

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

Dang.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Steve, Another really nice guitar as they all are! I like the neck and
kingwood binding along with the rosewood.It all goes very
well together.I really like your SJ shape too !
A Very elegant guitar.

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Wow! What a beautiful guitar. Nicely done

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Dan

Dang.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Wow, a double dang from Don. Dang.
Arnt, Terry, I hear you about the pickguard.
This was the customer's request.
I'll be honest, I have a love/hate relationship w/ pickguards in general. I normally use clear, to let the wood show. However, I just hate putting those troublesome things on. The black guard (or tortoise) is sooooo much easier. However, you do have that blob of darkness on the top. Hmmmmm.
Well, this customer is a bang'em'hard'n'loud type player, so preservation is a real issue here.
Ah well.... dang.

James, I think it's the lighting as much as anything else in this shot.
It's a very spruce-like color in real life.

Thanks guys,

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Steve,

That's lovely!! The start of an Indian Summer I hope - EIR is very underrated imho.

Very much a Steve Kinnaird guitar!!

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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

Dang...

Steve...this guitar just oozes class and beauty. Fantastic, clean lines, subtle appointments, it is very artistic in both looks and execution. I'm guessing it sounds and plays great too.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Man, thatsa beauty! What the others said, and I like that neck, too. The bwb side purfs are a nice touch to it as well!

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Brad Tucker

Again, many thanks guys!
Dave, I totally agree about EIR. It's just great stuff.
Perhaps to get customers to appreciate it more, we should level a hefty upcharge to build with it?

Don, what can I say? 3 dangs, 2 thumbs-up and 12 clappers? Whoa! Very kind of you. Yes, it sounded pretty nice when it left the shop, but I'd love to hear it now. You know how that goes.

Brad, thanks bud. Much appreciated.

AND, a special thanks to Dave Anderson is in order. The fact that you like that SJ shape means a lot to me.

Thanks for all the support fellas,

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com