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Tiger Myrtle from Steve Kinnaird at the OLF

Post by TimS » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:23 pm

Check out Steve's Guitar

http://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/foru ... PN=1&TPN=1

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Post by matthew » Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:45 pm

Lovely. the headstock is pretty extraordinary. That dark streaks in the wood look like quite deep crevices in the wood. Is it actually like this, and if so, how is the surface filled?

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Post by Kim » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:00 pm

Mathew,

The streaks are stained into the wood by a fungal attack, does not seem to bother the wood structure however and Tiger Myrtle has such fine grain it finishes without grain filler just fine. Fantastic wood ay.

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Post by TimS » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:25 pm

Hi Matt,

There are no grooves, undulations or density variations. Check out these images

Headplates
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Drop Tops
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Back and Sides
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Back and Sides
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Back and Sides
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Post by matthew » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:35 pm

Yum!

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Post by Paul B » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:49 pm

Bloody hell Tim.

I'm skint at the moment.

This is cruel and unusual punishment.

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Post by TimS » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:03 pm

Don't worry Paul I have to make sure my Tiger Myrtle sets go to good homes.

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Post by BillyT » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:07 pm

Oh! Man! At first, I thought that headplate was a back set! I would of sold the farm on that! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Beautiful Stuff Tim! Gotta love that Tiger!

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Post by Hesh1956 » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:41 pm

Having built with Tiger Myrtle from Tim I wanted to mention that this wood works like a dream. It bends as easily as Walnut (one of the easiest woods to bend), planes like a dream, sands fast and uniform, AND sounds glassy, complex, rich, and like the best tonewood available.

In addition, Tiger binding is an excellent replacement for snakewood since it looks nearly the same but bends much easier and does not have splinters.

Great stuff Tim! :cl :cl :cl :cl

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Post by Serge » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:30 pm

Thanks for bringing this here Hesh, brother Steve is one of my favorite builders at the OLF and also his brother John! :D

Steve, if you read this, congrats bud, this guitar is one gorgeous, sweet looking and elegant guitar, as ususal, your execution is flawless and leaves us breathless! :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl

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Post by MSpencer » Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:08 am

Really nice!

Hey Serge, and all

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Post by Kim » Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:10 am

Hey Mike,

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Post by Serge » Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:59 am

Hi brother Mike, so good to see that you found your way here! I have missed seeing your posts my great southern friend and can't wait to see your nice shop and guitars again! :cl :cl :cl :cl :bear
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Post by BillyT » Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:11 am

Hi Mike! Howzit!

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Post by Dave Anderson » Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:48 am

Wonderful wood , and a wonderful guitar from Steve! :cl :cl
I just love Tiger Myrtle :D
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Thanks for the Welcome

Post by MSpencer » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:49 am

I have not been in my shop or having guitar fun since this past April with my work schedule. The Heshmeister let me know you guys were engaging in some good conversations and that my friend Serge was participating along with many of my friends from the OLF. Great to be here, look forward to participation. You guys needed a Texan anyway

Again Thanks for the warm welcome!

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Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:56 pm

Hey, thanks for the kind words, guys!
I'm glad that Tim is getting the exposure he so richly deserves.
His wood is truly amazing.
I thought the first set of Tiger Myrtle he sent was fantastic.
But--oh my--you should see the second set he sent!
How he comes up with this stuff is beyond me.
But I'm glad he does!

Nice place here, Kim, thanks for the invite!
Good to see Serge again, and hey Mike, how about 2 Texans?!

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Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Sun Oct 14, 2007 2:09 pm

Well, first post, first goof.
'Twas BOB who invited me here, and I should publicly thank the correct person, shouldn't I? So, many thanks Frank for this great place.


:lol:


Confused as usual,

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Post by Serge » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:33 pm

Steve, you haven't lost your touch as a builder nor lost it as a gentleman, you still got class bro! :D
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Post by Rod True » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:38 pm

Cool, Steve welcome here.

there's an edit button you know :wink:

Love that guitar, as usual your work is spectacular.
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Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:12 pm

Hey thanks, Rod.
But...I don't see an edit button... :oops:

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Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:14 pm

Ok, ok, I saw it. It's way over on the right. I gotta scroll over to see it.
Bear with me, please.
Speaking of bear, thanks for the kind words, Serge!

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Post by JJ » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:53 pm

Welcome Steve...glad you made it here!

I can't possibly see enough of that guitar...it's one of the classiest beauties I've seen to date. Please don't reveal the address of the lucky owner...I may be tempted to engage in cat burglary!

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Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:39 am

Thanks JJ!
So far, I'M the lucky owner. It hasn't sold yet where it's hanging.
It's due back home at the end of this month.
Of course, you are always welcome to come snooping around here any time!

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Post by BillyT » Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:19 am

Welcome Steve!!

Great guitar!

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