Comments on: Stephen Kinnaird. Luthier Interview http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/ For Guitar Lovers Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:33:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Terence http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-121770 Terence Fri, 27 May 2011 17:39:12 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-121770 Thanks for your comment, Robert, Stephen definitely builds a wonderful instrument and I'm happy to read you're thrilled with your Kinnairds! Thanks for your comment, Robert, Stephen definitely builds a wonderful instrument and I’m happy to read you’re thrilled with your Kinnairds!

]]> By: Robert Tucker http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-120862 Robert Tucker Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:22 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-120862 Steve has just finished an ancient Kauri guitar that tops all the others he's made for me! I didn't think it possible but he stretches himself to build some of the best stuff on the planet. As a collector I have nearly as many of his as Martins and more than Collings or Santa Cruz. But please don't tell anyone or we'll see his prices shooting way up! Cheers Steve has just finished an ancient Kauri guitar that tops all the others he’s made for me! I didn’t think it possible but he stretches himself to build some of the best stuff on the planet. As a collector I have nearly as many of his as Martins and more than Collings or Santa Cruz. But please don’t tell anyone or we’ll see his prices shooting way up!

Cheers

]]> By: Blackheart Sassafras. Tonewood Profile « Guitarbench http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-35211 Blackheart Sassafras. Tonewood Profile « Guitarbench Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:50:35 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-35211 [...] Kinnaird Guitar This beautifully made guitar by Stephen Kinnaird has a set figured Blackheart Sassafras back and sides. Check out our interview with him here. [...] [...] Kinnaird Guitar This beautifully made guitar by Stephen Kinnaird has a set figured Blackheart Sassafras back and sides. Check out our interview with him here. [...]

]]> By: Pau Ferro. Tonewood Profile « Guitarbench http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-33212 Pau Ferro. Tonewood Profile « Guitarbench Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:09:12 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-33212 [...] Bashkin Guitar This beautifully made guitar by Michael Bashkin has a set Pau Ferro displaying strong grain contrast. Check out our interview with him here. [...] [...] Bashkin Guitar This beautifully made guitar by Michael Bashkin has a set Pau Ferro displaying strong grain contrast. Check out our interview with him here. [...]

]]> By: Roger Clatworthy http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-13924 Roger Clatworthy Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:20:23 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-13924 Hi! I have been teaching myself acoustic guitar since 1969, age 16 and have a great love of the instrument, as well as an interest and a limited degree of knowledge about its construction. I am predominently a fingerstyle player utilising the acknowledged open tunings, as well as both variations of them, plus one or two of my own. There is no doubt in my mind that the combination of body size, married to the soundboard wood and the back and sides have their own unique characteristics. The story and benchmark of all acoustic guitars of course begins with C.F. Martin & Co - the X bracing pattern for the soundboards is attributed, if not proven to be, to Mr. Martin Senior. This was not generally regarded as the ultimate bracing pattern for parlour size gut string guitars in the 1850's, but it was acknowledged as being close to perfection when Martin offered steel strings as an option in the early 1920's. The Larson Brothers did offer steel stringed guitars a few years earlier. The classic combination of an Adirondack Spruce top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides has never been equalled. Sitka/Maple, Cedar/Walnut, all Koa or all Mahogany... All combinations impart similar characteristics, albeit able to be tweaked by an experienced luthier. Such is the fun and majesty of an acoutic guitar... Hi!
I have been teaching myself acoustic guitar since 1969, age 16 and have a great love of the instrument, as well as an interest and a limited degree of knowledge about its construction. I am predominently a fingerstyle player utilising the acknowledged open tunings, as well as both variations of them, plus one or two of my own. There is no doubt in my mind that the combination of body size, married to the soundboard wood and the back and sides have their own unique characteristics. The story and benchmark of all acoustic guitars of course begins with C.F. Martin & Co – the X bracing pattern for the soundboards is attributed, if not proven to be, to Mr. Martin Senior. This was not generally regarded as the ultimate bracing pattern for parlour size gut string guitars in the 1850′s, but it was acknowledged as being close to perfection when Martin offered steel strings as an option in the early 1920′s. The Larson Brothers did offer steel stringed guitars a few years earlier. The classic combination of an Adirondack Spruce top with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides has never been equalled. Sitka/Maple, Cedar/Walnut, all Koa or all Mahogany… All combinations impart similar characteristics, albeit able to be tweaked by an experienced luthier. Such is the fun and majesty of an acoutic guitar…

]]> By: Claro Walnut. Tonewood Database « Guitarbench http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-8981 Claro Walnut. Tonewood Database « Guitarbench Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:33:17 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-8981 [...] As a tonewood… As a tonewood, guitars built from claro walnut retain the wood’s natural color, figure and has the bonus of being stable in service. Many luthiers and factories offer Claro Walnut as an option. A testiment to it’s beauty, wood working properties and sustainability. io Stephen Kinnaird is a big fan and says: “Claro walnut is one of our favorites. First of all, there is the undeniable beauty of the material. Few North American species can trump Claro visually. Some of the wilder maples have more to offer in the swimsuit competition, but not everyone likes a blonde guitar. Claro’s rich chocolate color helps–for those who listen with their eyes. io Second, the workability is a dream. This stuff should be offered to every apprentice when they attempt their first side-bending. It bends itself. io Third, the sound. Unfortunately, Claro has gotten the meaningless reputation for sounding “woody”. Every species sounds like wood, and that’s precisely why we like guitars! (Ok, some species sound woodier than others, but that’s a different discussion.) Let me say this: Claro walnut sounds spicy. I think it sounds like it smells, and it smells great.” [Check out an interview with Stephen Kinnaird here] [...] [...] As a tonewood… As a tonewood, guitars built from claro walnut retain the wood’s natural color, figure and has the bonus of being stable in service. Many luthiers and factories offer Claro Walnut as an option. A testiment to it’s beauty, wood working properties and sustainability. io Stephen Kinnaird is a big fan and says: “Claro walnut is one of our favorites. First of all, there is the undeniable beauty of the material. Few North American species can trump Claro visually. Some of the wilder maples have more to offer in the swimsuit competition, but not everyone likes a blonde guitar. Claro’s rich chocolate color helps–for those who listen with their eyes. io Second, the workability is a dream. This stuff should be offered to every apprentice when they attempt their first side-bending. It bends itself. io Third, the sound. Unfortunately, Claro has gotten the meaningless reputation for sounding “woody”. Every species sounds like wood, and that’s precisely why we like guitars! (Ok, some species sound woodier than others, but that’s a different discussion.) Let me say this: Claro walnut sounds spicy. I think it sounds like it smells, and it smells great.” [Check out an interview with Stephen Kinnaird here] [...]

]]> By: Claro Walnut. Tonewood Database | Guitarbench.com- For Guitar Lovers http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Claro Walnut. Tonewood Database | Guitarbench.com- For Guitar Lovers Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:22:58 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-311 [...] As a tonewood… As a tonewood, guitars built from claro walnut retain the wood’s natural color, figure and has the bonus of being stable in service. Many luthiers and factories offer Claro Walnut as an option. A testiment to it’s beauty, wood working properties and sustainability. io Stephen Kinnaird is a big fan and says: “Claro walnut is one of our favorites. First of all, there is the undeniable beauty of the material. Few North American species can trump Claro visually. Some of the wilder maples have more to offer in the swimsuit competition, but not everyone likes a blonde guitar. Claro’s rich chocolate color helps–for those who listen with their eyes. io Second, the workability is a dream. This stuff should be offered to every apprentice when they attempt their first side-bending. It bends itself. io Third, the sound. Unfortunately, Claro has gotten the meaningless reputation for sounding “woody”. Every species sounds like wood, and that’s precisely why we like guitars! (Ok, some species sound woodier than others, but that’s a different discussion.) Let me say this: Claro walnut sounds spicy. I think it sounds like it smells, and it smells great.” [Check out an interview with Stephen Kinnaird here] [...] [...] As a tonewood… As a tonewood, guitars built from claro walnut retain the wood’s natural color, figure and has the bonus of being stable in service. Many luthiers and factories offer Claro Walnut as an option. A testiment to it’s beauty, wood working properties and sustainability. io Stephen Kinnaird is a big fan and says: “Claro walnut is one of our favorites. First of all, there is the undeniable beauty of the material. Few North American species can trump Claro visually. Some of the wilder maples have more to offer in the swimsuit competition, but not everyone likes a blonde guitar. Claro’s rich chocolate color helps–for those who listen with their eyes. io Second, the workability is a dream. This stuff should be offered to every apprentice when they attempt their first side-bending. It bends itself. io Third, the sound. Unfortunately, Claro has gotten the meaningless reputation for sounding “woody”. Every species sounds like wood, and that’s precisely why we like guitars! (Ok, some species sound woodier than others, but that’s a different discussion.) Let me say this: Claro walnut sounds spicy. I think it sounds like it smells, and it smells great.” [Check out an interview with Stephen Kinnaird here] [...]

]]> By: terence http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-310 terence Fri, 29 May 2009 19:47:38 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-310 Thanks for the kind words, Dave! Thanks for the kind words, Dave!

]]> By: Dave Hajicek http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/05/06/stephen-kinnaird-luthier-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Dave Hajicek Thu, 07 May 2009 03:46:57 +0000 http://guitarbench.com/?p=371#comment-309 Thank you Terence and Stephen. Beautiful guitars and sound advice. A good combination. Thank you Terence and Stephen. Beautiful guitars and sound advice. A good combination.

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