Here is a shot of Zemaitis holding both his wife and the inspirational guitar. Zemaitis lived from 1935 til 2002 and built quite a reputation in England and the US as well.
Here is the my version of a Zemaitis OM'ish guitar.
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:53 pm ] |
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Here is a shot of Zemaitis holding both his wife and the inspirational guitar. Zemaitis lived from 1935 til 2002 and built quite a reputation in England and the US as well.
Here is the my version of a Zemaitis OM'ish guitar.
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| Author: | Don A [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 1:56 pm ] |
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John, that is absolutely spectacular. I'm sure he would applaud your creation. Like always, great job. 
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| Author: | clavin [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:00 pm ] |
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But what's up with that inlay? I mean it's wonderfully executed, perfectly done, and yeah Harvy is a master, blah blah, but there's not a single FISH on that thing??? I can't wait to get OUR guitar body tomorrow! The headstock inlay is almost ready for routing, it's fully cut. Honestly- that's a really accurately nice tribute. Your guitars stand out! Craig |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:05 pm ] |
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Thanks guys Craig, didn't know if you did lotuses or not. Seriously, the guy I built this for took the initiave to have the inlay done before the top and peghead overlay was even sent to me. You know you're my favorite inlay artist. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:06 pm ] |
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Sweet, bro! The 12th fret inlay looks fine. Lovely, lovely top. I want some. Is that Bubinga binding? KBWest |
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| Author: | clavin [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:18 pm ] |
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You offered that inlay to me and I turned it down remember??  I still have the rough art on file!
I am seriously just kidding around! Harv's work is awesome. If I wanted to get an inlaid guitar where I didn't have the time I would have him do it. Him or Grit, but Grit doesn't do any guitars but his own.. No, really, I am really excited about getting our body tomorrow! Don't forget your Dad! Craig |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:29 pm ] |
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John. One word. Awesome. And I mean it. Awesome. |
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| Author: | Jeff Doty [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 2:31 pm ] |
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John, Just amazing. Beautiful in every aspect. You really set the bar high with that guitar. Jeff |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 6:48 pm ] |
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Those Kinnard boys, What would we do without them. Terrific work John, a great tribute. Colin |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:50 pm ] |
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John K., I really like this body shape. You said OMish? Is this your design? I've seen a few very similar, but it has a certain look I like a lot. |
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| Author: | Colby Horton [ Mon Mar 28, 2005 11:51 pm ] |
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What a beautiful guitar! You did a wonderful job, and the inlays are amazing. |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Tue Mar 29, 2005 12:36 am ] |
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Thanks guys! Glad you like it. It actually sounds good too, which was a matter of some concern given the shape and size of the bridge Bruce That body shape was designed just for this guitar, though I now have made two with that shape. It is like an OM in general demensions but with curves in different places. I call it my west coast model. This guy I made this guitar for was pretty clear about what he wanted and pushed me to be creative. That's a good thing. There was a lot of time spent in the design phase. I bet we had 15 bridge prototypes. |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:20 am ] |
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Very nice John, Your setting a pretty high standard there. Harvey leach did the inlay huh. He lives not too far from me, one of these days I'll have to try and look him up. I love the headstock trim and the little ditty at back side of the butt. I'm getting ready to start a small guitar with a redwood top myself using some cocbolo for the back. |
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| Author: | John Elshaw [ Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:19 pm ] |
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Wow John, what a great guitar! I want to know how you did the rosette? Did you inlay the entire rosette just like any other inlay? Boy that looks like a lot of work. Great job! John |
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| Author: | Brian Hawkins [ Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:50 pm ] |
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It just makes me wanna..........smile 
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:59 am ] |
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John - I'm really truly lost for words - just a fantastic unbelievably creative guitar, and incredibility executed my friend. Bravo!
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:23 am ] |
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Thanks again everyone. I appreciate you looking and especially the kind comments. |
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| Author: | Tonewerks [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 8:11 am ] |
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Very nice
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