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Kevin Gallagher
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   I just finished this piece up and will box it for shipment to Japan. It has nicely figured Koa back and sides that were given a three color burst at the request of the owner. Ebony bindings throughout work well with the dark edge of the burst.

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Serge Poirier
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OOOOOH BOY! Ever nice! Kevin, i just wish to be able to visit your shop one day! Congratulations, well done brother!
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I dig it Kevin!

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Serge Poirier
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For those who don't love bursts, this one might change the way you feel about it, i'd want have this one anytime!
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Wow, great burst...but such a shame over Koa...??To each his own! You have to give the customer what they want I guess.

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Very tastefully done! Love it Kevin!


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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] It's a burst of fresh air ![/QUOTE]

I wish I'd said that. Great job Kevin.

Thanks for showing us that great guitar.

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Thats the kind of sunburst that I really like!Not too
bright,nice and suttle(sp). The black binding looks great with it.

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Dave Rector
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Now THAT'S a nice looking burst! Great job Kevin!

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Colby Horton
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Nice! Nice!! Nice!!!


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That is gorgeous!!!!
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I do like a nice burst. That is great. :-)

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Beautiful! About bursting KOA, if it's gonna be done, that is the way to do it!    We restored an old Victorian home we had when we lived in Michigan...all of the woodwork and moldings etc were painted a rusty orange color...when we stripped everything, it was all solid walnut! "To each his own" is right! Kevin, I didn't know we shipped guitars TO Japan, I thought it was a one-way street from there to here!

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Nice burst Kevin, can we see the front?

What three colors did you use? I really like that combination.
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Jeff Doty
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Love it!

Fantastic.

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Kevin, its a joy to see how some people have been blessed with the gift of perfection! that is one of the nicest finishes I have ever seen! You are definately an inspiration to me! More pics please!!

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Kevin--Great job.
How about a pic of the front?

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I dont think its a shame to burst koa necesarily - why cause its expensive? with all the koa straight stained and laquered its almost a welcome sight - I love the look of koa and lust after an all koa OM for myself one day - no doubt it will have a natural finish, but mabye one day maple will be as much $$$ as koa and people will say wow what a shame to burst that fiddleback/flame maple.... JK wouldnt that be too much though!
I hope I never live long enough to see that, actually I take that back -> I hope we can get our act together as humans to replentish and manage all renewable resources so we have enough for any supply the world can demand instead.
Anyhow I think that is about the nicest way to treat it if it must be done.
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You are an artist my friend... Beautiful!!

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Great looking guitar. I really love a good burst, and yours is very well done.James Burkett38814.3032523148
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Sure wish I could do that...it really is gorgeous.

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