Walnut/Koa/Redwood OM all done

[Kevin in California]

It was 11 months ago tomorrow I started this guitar. That is too long, but that is how it goes. There are many things that turned out better on this one, being #5 then on any other build, and I also learned a few more ways not to do things. :)
That is what it's all about, right. Keep learning, and make the next one a little better.
This is an OM, the shape is based on Kinkade's OM. The bracing is based on the standard X bracing.
Back and sides are curly Claro Walnut
Bindings are curly Koa.
Headstock veneer is walnut
Top is redwood
Rosette is walnut and koa
Fretboard and bridge are macassar ebony
Mohawk Nitro Instrument lacquer sprayed with the Rockler HVLP $100 system
Bone nut, saddle and bridge pins
Gotoh tuners, NS frets
Ernie Ball light/medium strings
Passive pickup is a JJB Artist

It has a nice full sound, but is not loud unless strummed with a pick. If seems pretty balanced all the way across with pretty good separation and pretty good sustain. I think it will open up more and become more resonate...at least I hope so.
Sorry no sound clip. I just couldn't bring myself to do that to you guys. :)
I will ask its new owner to record something on it when he gets it. He should have it around June 24th.
So here it is all done!

Kevin

[Dave Bagwill]

Oh that is just really fine, Kevin! I like everything about it.

The Rockler gun worked okay for you, then?

[Kevin in California]

Thanks Dave, I sure hope it's new owner thinks so, or I'm in big trouble. :>)
The gun worked very well, I need to work a little getting it to put out a smoother finish though. The build coats don't matter, but at the end I was hoping for that "glass smooth, don't even need to sand or polish it" end result. Hmm, maybe that is a myth cause I couldn't get it.
The gun came with two needles and I didn't try the smaller one, so I will do that next time I have it out.

Kevin

[Ken Hundley]

Beautiful, Kevin, can't wait to sear a sample!

[John Parchem]

Great looking guitar! I really like the neck details especially as seen from the back of the head stock.

[TonyinNYC]

Very, very nice Kevin!! I like it a lot. I like the look of the redwood very much. I might need to use it soon. I have a couple of sets calling my name!