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Mike_Kinny

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My babies

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Mike_Kinny

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Mike_Kinny

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 20 2009 23:09:34

Mike_Kinny

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 20 2009 23:11:52

Mike_Kinny

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 20 2009 23:13:24

Ron.M

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

Hi Mike (Taranto),

So are these the guitars in your guitar quiz?

Some unusual designs there....

How did you acquire them?

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 7:11:22

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to Ron.M)

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Hi Mike (Taranto),

So are these the guitars in your guitar quiz?

Some unusual designs there....

How did you acquire them?

cheers,

Ron

Hi Ron,

Yes these are the quiz guitars. I'm waiting for Ricardo's opinion, he used to give pretty accurate assessments, but if you tell me that he is busy and wont log in for some time I will end the quiz and tell you which one was which.

The negra is a Pedro de Miguel 1a, the rest are Mike Kinny's (Taranto built them

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 8:08:06

Aadi

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

Love the Panormo headstocks.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 9:57:17

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to Aadi)

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Love the Panormo headstocks.

Very similar but not quite the same.

When I first designed it I thought it's my unique design. Later when I saw Panorno guitars I thought what's new under the sun.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 10:47:32

at_leo_87

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

i like the sound ports. that's really unique. i've never seen them like that. is this your original idea? how many guitars have you built?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 11:56:02

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to at_leo_87)

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i like the sound ports. that's really unique. i've never seen them like that. is this your original idea? how many guitars have you built?

God how I like to say yes. Not my original idea.
God how I like to say 40. Umm ... 4.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 12:20:26

Ron.M

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

These are very interesting looking guitars Mike.

So, you're just building as a hobby?

You're a very talented guy!

Mucho respecto!!

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 12:32:44

Pgh_flamenco

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

I recall when you posted after finishing the guitar on the far right. I like the placement of the pegs in the headstock and the guitars look great. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in my opinion if you ever choose to make and sell guitars you should consider changing the decorative part of the headstock to something more traditional. The current version you are using might be too plain for some buyers. Who made the negra?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 12:54:56

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to Ron.M)

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These are very interesting looking guitars Mike.

So, you're just building as a hobby?

Yes but the shop is open to potential customers. (Please serious enquiries only)

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You're a very talented guy!

Mucho respecto!!

Thanks Ron. (I will put it in your PayPal)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 13:42:45

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to Pgh_flamenco)

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I recall when you posted after finishing the guitar on the far right. I like the placement of the pegs in the headstock and the guitars look great. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in my opinion if you ever choose to make and sell guitars you should consider changing the decorative part of the headstock to something more traditional. The current version you are using might be too plain for some buyers. Who made the negra?

Thanks and the negra is a Pedro de Miguel.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 13:46:17

at_leo_87

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

can we get a close up of the rosettes? why no rosette on the second one?

i just love the sound port cut outs. i might steal the idea. hope it's not patented....

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 21:46:46

Anders Eliasson

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

I think you have some really interesting things going on.
I like your experiments but maybe they are a little bit over done.
The one I like the most is the peghead. The 2 things I dislike about it is the veneer on the back of the headstock. It makes it look bulky and the heel I dont like. Not because of esthetics but because I dont like playing with a heel like that. It stops the movement of the hand. But in general that guitar has a nice overall balance in the design.
I too would like to see a closeup of the rosette.
The guitar I like the least, is the Pedro Miguel. (compliments) It looks like a factory guitar compared to your very personal guitars.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 21 2009 23:39:26

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to at_leo_87)

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can we get a close up of the rosettes?

Will take some photos when there is sunshine. The one on the far right has a cheap generic russian rosette, so nothing to show there.

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why no rosette on the second one?

I dislike the traditional mosaic rosettes and when I made that guitar I hadn't thought of solid wood rosette alternative.

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i just love the sound port cut outs. i might steal the idea. hope it's not patented....

Steal all you can my friend but if it works and you get rich slide some cash to my direction.

Do you make guitars?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2009 0:09:18

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

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I think you have some really interesting things going on.
I like your experiments but maybe they are a little bit over done.
The one I like the most is the peghead. The 2 things I dislike about it is the veneer on the back of the headstock. It makes it look bulky and the heel I dont like. Not because of esthetics but because I dont like playing with a heel like that. It stops the movement of the hand. But in general that guitar has a nice overall balance in the design.
I too would like to see a closeup of the rosette.
The guitar I like the least, is the Pedro Miguel. (compliments) It looks like a factory guitar compared to your very personal guitars.

Thanks for the compliments.
Which experiments are overdone?
The heel doesn't bother me when playing. Besides it provides a better anchor between the sides and the heel.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2009 0:19:58

gounaro1174

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

I like the peghead too!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2009 1:06:34

at_leo_87

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RE: My babies (in reply to Mike_Kinny)

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Do you make guitars?

not yet, but i think i will this summer. how long did it take for you to build those three?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2009 4:13:26

Mike_Kinny

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RE: My babies (in reply to at_leo_87)

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how long did it take for you to build those three?

The first one took real long, I didn't have any tools, didn't even know what tools I need or what their names are and so on. So I divided the whole in small tasks like making the neck or bending the sides and focused on that task only, studied that topic, found out what tools and material I need, ordered them, waited for them to arrive, then found out I needed another tool as well, ordered it and waited ... You get the picture.

But now if I wanna make one full time 2 weeks would be enough.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 22 2009 4:40:34