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[QUOTE=Tim McKnight] Michael:
I am doing the tuner & pick up installation as well as setup and fretting if I remember correctly. I "assume" I will be the last person to have the guitar so I can install the lable for you.[/QUOTE]

That is fine by me I guess but I do need the photos before I can final print the label as the intention was that a photo of the guitar was to be the background image. So when complete get good photos emailded to me and I will finish the label and mail a couple copies to you in case you have installation problems through the sound hole.

Tim and Michael, that seems easiest sending a pic, then mailing the label.

JJ, let us know what Cedar Creek Cases is saying.

Great job everyone.

How's about the rest of you? I bet we could use two volunteers to pay shipping. Kinnaird to Stark, then Stark to McKnight. We'll just make note of it and let you know when it's needed.

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I would love to see a couple pics of this guitar at it's current stage as it's been a while since it left my shop.John How38749.4871759259

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OK John
   Let me take some shots tonight and I will post, perhaps tonight

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If Addam is shipping me the guitar for set up, who has the bridge, saddle, nut and pins? I will need to attach the bridge too, I assume?

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tim...
http://www.mcknightguitars.com

no one's mentioned pins yet to my knowledge. The bridge is with the fingerboard and headplate. No one has offered saddle or nut either, incidentals, but necessities for sure. How about strings?

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You know what? That beauty is gonna be worth the wait!

I supplied the fb and headplate, which I imagine are the ones on the neck? I offered to make the bridge too, and I am still happy to do that as I roughed one out back then (anyone want to discuss why bridges are shaped the way they are <- JOKE! ).

Way back when, I explained that I don't set the final thickness of my bridges until the neck is installed for good, so I am a little reluctant to do that unless someone has a spec for that.

So as of right now, I have and can send off a bridge cut to shape and wings profiled, and it will need to be taken to final thickness, then drilled for pins and slotted for a saddle. Otherwise I can take it the rest of the way in a few weeks as I have to make a batch anyway. Tim, your call.

I will also supply a bone saddle. If I slot the bridge, it will be 1/8". Tim if you slot, I can supply you with either 1/8" or 3/32", again your call.

Bob

[QUOTE=Bob Steidl] Way back when, I explained that I don't set the final thickness of my bridges until the neck is installed for good...[/QUOTE]

A man after my own heart....

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CASE UPDATE...

I hadn't received a reply from my email so I called Cedar Creek Cases. I spoke with Dennis Reamy. He acknowledged that they are indeed donating the case. They were looking at their records for John's specs. Once they retrieve the info they'll give me a delivery date.

In the meantime, since nobody had any comments, I made an executive decision. The case will be:
...Tweed with vintage white stiching
...Red velvet interior
...Gold-plated hardware

I still need a name and address as to where the case needs to be sent. Sounds like Tim McKnight might be the place but let me know soon so I can document and email the official order for Dennis and start the clock running. Thanks.JJ Donohue38750.6186342593

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TWEED! that's perfect

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You need to send the case to me. I need something to ship this guitar in.

John Kinnaird
100 Rolling Road
Social Circle
Georgia, 30025

I know im not suppose to be reading this thread
But JJ, Nice choice in the case!!
And Guys! Everything looks and sounds terrific!

humbled

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Lance@LuthiersForum.com

Thanks for the address, John K. As soon as I know about the timing, I'll let you know when you can expect to receive the case. Let's hope that they can reduce the 8 week lead time!

Lance, you may have seen such a case at Bryan's. And yes, you shouldn't be snooping around this thread

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JJ
Napa, CA
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Got busy I guess.
Hey Lance- any ideas for peghead art?
I get a sketch going ASAP.
John K. maybe the neck should come my way..
Craig Lavin

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Craig

Expect it in a week or so. I don't need to put finish on it so that helps speed things along.

By the way Craig. I had an ephiphany cutting pearl, or at least it concerned cutting pearl. I got a set of really thin fine tooth saw blades and had such a good time cutting pearl I was inspired to do a Celtic know. Much fun

John