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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:14 am ] |
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Here's a shot of a Trinity knot recently done for a customer. It is a combination of piercing and engraving, done from a solid piece of pearl. Sam, I thought of you every step of the way, and wondered if you would like this? Thanks for looking, Steve 
And, a little closer: 
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:44 am ] |
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Whew!!!!! What a beautiful inlay you have crafted there!!! 
I really do think this is VERY beautiful...and can appreciate the hard work that went into this piece..many factors have to be considered at the same time, including the way the knot weaves in and out, being sure it overlaps at the right places...and the symmetry too. I did originally design the knot on my guitar to have a circle too...but though it too complicated for a headstock design, although it really looks great on the fretboard. Really like the powerful symbolism of the Trinity Knot, and the Alpha and Omega. This is going to be one beautiful guitar! What woods are you using for the rest of the guitar? |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:48 am ] |
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That's really cool. Sometimes when I want to get back at my students for being annoying, I'll start writing in Greek. 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:39 pm ] |
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Thanks, guys! (Sam, you are one of the guys.) The woods used are the ones pictured a while back- Top: Bearclaw Sitka (Colin insisted) Back/sides: Brazilian rosewood (Don insisted) Bindings: Curly Koa (customer insisted) James--your students must really get on your nerves! Hesh, I don't remember what size that fretwire is. It was the "standard" wire offered by Allied, and I bought a big roll of the stuff. Seems no different than what Martin uses. Does it look unusual in the picture? 
Thanks again, Steve |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:48 pm ] |
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Steve, very nice - clean and well proportioned. Nice of you to think of Sam -- you are a class act! BTW: I am back working in the republic of Texas again. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:19 pm ] |
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Very nice job Steve , this might just call for lots a patience huh?
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:41 am ] |
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Very nice job Steve, Similar in method to a celtic knot I did not long ago. It's fun when it all comes together and works out. Good stuff. |
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:00 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Thanks, guys! (Sam, you are one of the guys.) [/QUOTE] I am deeply honoured! 
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:19 am ] |
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[QUOTE=One of the guys] I am deeply honoured!
[/QUOTE] That's great...I wasn't sure how that would translate over the pond. Hesh--I am honoured, my friend! (Notice the correct spelling there? Well, it's the British spelling, anyway.) Anthony-- you are too kind. BTW, what part of our fair republic are you working in? Close to East Texas? Come see me! Sergio--thanks amigo. You wouldn't believe how long that one inlay took. I'm quite slow at this whole process, but the moss really grows on me when I do an inlay like that one. John--high praise from one of my fav's...thanks! Steve |
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| Author: | jfrench [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 8:20 am ] |
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Dang Steve... NICE work! Don't let the customer paint anything over that. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:46 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Sergio--thanks amigo. You wouldn't believe how long that one inlay took. I'm quite slow at this whole process, but the moss really grows on me when I do an inlay like that one. Steve [/QUOTE]  
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 3:42 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=jfrench] Dang Steve... NICE work! Don't let the customer paint anything over that.[/QUOTE] You got it right. I'm still wincing over that last one. 
Thanks Joshua! I don't suppose a pound of pearl would look quite right on a Torres inspired classical, would it? But if one were to try, I'm sure you would make it look great. Steve |
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| Author: | Anthony Z [ Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:31 pm ] |
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Steve I am in downtown Houston and finally flying back to Toronto tommorrow at noon. Can't wait to get home to the cold
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:55 am ] |
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Hey Anthony, Have the pilot wag the wings as you fly right over our house. Also--congrats on post 1000! Steve |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:54 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] [QUOTE=jfrench] Dang Steve... NICE work! Don't let the customer paint anything over that.[/QUOTE] You got it right. I'm still wincing over that last one.
Thanks Joshua! I don't suppose a pound of pearl would look quite right on a Torres inspired classical, would it? But if one were to try, I'm sure you would make it look great. Steve[/QUOTE] I don't know Steve have you seen Torres FE08? Maybe not pearl but, if you want ornamented! A real 'tour de force'. Even down to silver for the frets and silver machine heads. I've been trying to get Joshua to build a copy for a long time. Nice workmanship by the way Steve, but of course, that's a given. Colin |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:03 am ] |
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Colin, Thank you for your kind remarks. However, I thought you'd be all over that Sitka remark.
Steve |
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| Author: | jfrench [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:38 am ] |
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I'm definitely doing an FE08 copy. In fact, I'm going to volunteer Steve to cut the pearl for me!
FE08 has MOP in the rosette, bridge wings and a MOP toe block overlay. And even a MOP engraved label. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 5:19 am ] |
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[QUOTE=jfrench] I'm definitely doing an FE08 copy. In fact, I'm going to volunteer Steve to cut the pearl for me!
[/QUOTE] Oh man! Someone needs to talk to your quality control supervisor and head this off quick. You're on the brink of slipping for sure. Hey--if you're still reading--how does one get ahold of the pic of said Torres guitar? The FE08? Who knows--could someone post a pic? That would be enlightening. Steve |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:19 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=Steve Kinnaird] Colin, Thank you for your kind remarks. However, I thought you'd be all over that Sitka remark.
Steve[/QUOTE] Steve, I decided to rise above that comment. I'm sure that the high quality of your workmanship will be able to save you from your poor wood choice . |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:06 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Colin S] Steve, I decided to rise above that comment. I'm sure that the high quality of your workmanship will be able to save you from your poor wood choice .[/QUOTE]
Ok, ok, I yield. You got a chuckle my friend! Steve |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:42 am ] |
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Beautiful Work! I love Celtic knotwork, thats some gorgeous stuff there, good work. Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:10 pm ] |
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Hey, thanks, cw. I only hope I don't have to build for too many more Celts. Lovely designs for sure--but what a pain to do! Thanks again, Steve |
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