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AlanC · April 11th, 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 73Fender

Beautiful to say the least. You'll love it. Congrats.

hey 73 fender!
Wonderin' if I know ya' -
I live very close to Linwood, and have been gigging at the jersy shore for many years. I have two Kirns now! Love them!

joshigh · April 13th, 2012, 01:44 AM

Question about the super knotty pine bodies. Do those dark knots "flake" out of the finish? I know I've messed with some really old floor where you could dig out the knot. I'm wondering if that will fall out over time or if there are any issues.

Ronkirn · April 13th, 2012, 08:13 AM

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Do those dark knots "flake" out of the finish?

Knot if ya know whatcher dooin' I secure 'em all....

Ron

GMAN715 · April 13th, 2012, 10:10 AM

I.m sure all Kirns are extraordinary, but that Micawber is awesome. Congrats!

Nice job Ron

Camplain · April 13th, 2012, 07:02 PM

I was so busy with the NGD thread I almost forgot about the owners club, count me in

... You guys have got some real beauties... Ron is a master for sure!

Here's mine...

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Gatormike · April 25th, 2012, 09:22 PM

I picked up my Jake5 custom from Ron this week. She is a beauty and realizes one of my visions for the ultimate blues rock/hard rock guitars --- in homage to Jake E. Lee (essential hardware and electronics) with a nod towards John 5 in promoting the Tele shape for hard rock/shred. I'm no shredder, but I really got to dial her in this evening with my gear and I'm blown away.

Ron is a master builder. Believe every word you hear on how nice a guy he is and how passionate he is in getting the guitar as close to perfection as you can get. Last night, when I got her home, I did not even plug in. I just sat in silence and played unplugged for as long as I could go. The ringing sustain is just out of this world --- obliterating any notion remaining in my mind that bolt-on necks where somehow inferior to set necks. If I ever want another strat-type or tele-type guitar, I know where I'm going --- to Ron Kirn. Enough from me. Peace everyone. Pics below and I guess I'll try to take some more if anyone is interested. Mike

aballen · April 26th, 2012, 09:14 AM

Damn dude that is beautiful

mvanslooten · April 26th, 2012, 02:23 PM

What does the reverse angle on those pickups do to the tone?

Gatormike · April 26th, 2012, 03:25 PM

Hello. Thanks for the reply. This guitar kills and I cannot wait to play this evening.

The reverse angle to the single coils affords a perceptible (to me at least) added bite/cut to the bass strings while retaining the warmth and clarity of the treble strings in those traditional strat neck and middle positions. These are Dimarzio SDS-1s in those two positions and the effect is almost a hybrid between a traditional overwound strat pickup and hot p90. The middle position almost sounds like a normal strat neck pickup and the neck position sounds like a hot p90 to me.

Again, might not be anyone else's cup of tea, but that's just fine as I love the tones. And yes, ladies and gentlemen, that is a 35th anniversary Duncan JB in the bridge position (in case anyone wondered). The only thing I just cannot get out of her is the Government Mule neck position tones --- but that's what my R0 is for and Warren owns that part of the country!

Peace all. Mike

fountainhead · May 10th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Here are the photos of my Ron Kirn signature tele- ships on Monday!

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teleconvertMij · May 10th, 2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fountainhead

Here are the photos of my Ron Kirn signature tele- ships on Monday!

Think i need to chip in - mine ships on Monday too :-)

teleconvertMij · May 10th, 2012, 04:14 PM

And mine is the right way round :-) lol

aballen · May 10th, 2012, 04:34 PM

In tha past I did not like translucent white, but I have to say after seeing a few of Rons that finish really has grown on me. Sharp looking guitar.

and the jade green with the binding... dayum... that is sharp.

fountainhead · May 10th, 2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by teleconvertMij

Think i need to chip in - mine ships on Monday too :-)

They are in good company!

Love that translucent green! May go with that color for my next build by Ron! Betcha can't have just one! ;-)

iim7v7im7 · May 10th, 2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fountainhead

They are in good company!

Love that translucent green! May go with that color for my next build by Ron! Betcha can't have just one! ;-)

You'll be seeing this color is about 2 months

Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Body Type: S-Style
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Laquer
Finish Type: Transparent
Color: Dark Teal, Aniline Dye

Neck Wood: AAA Birdseye Maple/ Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Headstock Finish: Vintage Tinted Lacquer
Neck Shape: Large C-Shape .894" @ 1st/.970" @ 12th ('59 Large C Neck)
Fingerboard Radius: 9-1/2"-12"
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone
Frets: 6150 (medium jumbo)
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Neck Dots: MOP

Bridge: Wilkinson/Gotoh VS-100 Tremelo (Satin)
Tuners: Schaller Locking, TK-0974 (Satin)
Jackplate: Nickel
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment (to match pickup covers)
Pickups: N- Lollar Vintage Blonde, M - Vintage Lollar Blonde, Bridge - Lollar Special S w/ Parchment Covers
Controls: Parchment 5-way switch, Parchment Master Volume, Tone N/M, Tone M/B w/ iso ground
Other: Locking Strap Buttons, D'Addario EPN115 XL (.011"-.048")

fountainhead · May 10th, 2012, 07:29 PM

Sounds like it will be something special! Hope the wait isn't too hard on you- it's been making me nutty! LOL!

teleconvertMij · May 11th, 2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fountainhead

They are in good company!

Love that translucent green! May go with that color for my next build by Ron! Betcha can't have just one! ;-)

Funny you should say that!
Been thinking about translucent white for a while now :-D

teleconvertMij · May 11th, 2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by iim7v7im7

You'll be seeing this color is about 2 months

Body Wood: Swamp Ash
Body Type: S-Style
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Laquer
Finish Type: Transparent
Color: Dark Teal, Aniline Dye

Neck Wood: AAA Birdseye Maple/ Brazilian Rosewood
Neck/Headstock Finish: Vintage Tinted Lacquer
Neck Shape: Large C-Shape .894" @ 1st/.970" @ 12th ('59 Large C Neck)
Fingerboard Radius: 9-1/2"-12"
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut Material: Bone
Frets: 6150 (medium jumbo)
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Neck Dots: MOP

Bridge: Wilkinson/Gotoh VS-100 Tremelo (Satin)
Tuners: Schaller Locking, TK-0974 (Satin)
Jackplate: Nickel
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment (to match pickup covers)
Pickups: N- Lollar Vintage Blonde, M - Vintage Lollar Blonde, Bridge - Lollar Special S w/ Parchment Covers
Controls: Parchment 5-way switch, Parchment Master Volume, Tone N/M, Tone M/B w/ iso ground
Other: Locking Strap Buttons, D'Addario EPN115 XL (.011"-.048")

That's gonna be a killer guitar! Can't wait for pics of that one :-)

fountainhead · May 11th, 2012, 04:46 AM

Ron really does special work- making guitar dreams come true!

He should be canonized.....................

Or at least receive a lifetime supply of Macallan 18! Lol

xtrajerry · May 11th, 2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by telleutelleme

Finished, in hand and here they are. Already posted on the Tele Discussion thread but had to add them here for sure.

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Just found this thread.. Your guitars are seriously bad ass.. The black on burst is killer..

April 13th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#704 (permalink)
GMAN715 Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 475	I.m sure all Kirns are extraordinary, but that Micawber is awesome. Congrats! Nice job Ron __________________ Proud Owner of a Ron Kirn & a Rob D!

April 13th, 2012, 07:02 PM	#705 (permalink)
Camplain Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hamburg, Arkansas Age: 29 Posts: 639	I was so busy with the NGD thread I almost forgot about the owners club, count me in ... You guys have got some real beauties... Ron is a master for sure! Here's mine... __________________ I used to Rock & Roll... Now I Country & Biscuit!

April 25th, 2012, 09:22 PM	#706 (permalink)
Gatormike TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 3	New Kirn Custom for me! I picked up my Jake5 custom from Ron this week. She is a beauty and realizes one of my visions for the ultimate blues rock/hard rock guitars --- in homage to Jake E. Lee (essential hardware and electronics) with a nod towards John 5 in promoting the Tele shape for hard rock/shred. I'm no shredder, but I really got to dial her in this evening with my gear and I'm blown away. Ron is a master builder. Believe every word you hear on how nice a guy he is and how passionate he is in getting the guitar as close to perfection as you can get. Last night, when I got her home, I did not even plug in. I just sat in silence and played unplugged for as long as I could go. The ringing sustain is just out of this world --- obliterating any notion remaining in my mind that bolt-on necks where somehow inferior to set necks. If I ever want another strat-type or tele-type guitar, I know where I'm going --- to Ron Kirn. Enough from me. Peace everyone. Pics below and I guess I'll try to take some more if anyone is interested. Mike Attached Thumbnails __________________ Gatormike, Human Being "I wake up in the morning and piss excellence!" -- Ricky Bobby

April 26th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#708 (permalink)
mvanslooten TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 63	What does the reverse angle on those pickups do to the tone? __________________ You have all the weapons you need. Now fight.

April 26th, 2012, 03:25 PM	#709 (permalink)
Gatormike TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 3	reverse angle of single coils on Jake5 Hello. Thanks for the reply. This guitar kills and I cannot wait to play this evening. The reverse angle to the single coils affords a perceptible (to me at least) added bite/cut to the bass strings while retaining the warmth and clarity of the treble strings in those traditional strat neck and middle positions. These are Dimarzio SDS-1s in those two positions and the effect is almost a hybrid between a traditional overwound strat pickup and hot p90. The middle position almost sounds like a normal strat neck pickup and the neck position sounds like a hot p90 to me. Again, might not be anyone else's cup of tea, but that's just fine as I love the tones. And yes, ladies and gentlemen, that is a 35th anniversary Duncan JB in the bridge position (in case anyone wondered). The only thing I just cannot get out of her is the Government Mule neck position tones --- but that's what my R0 is for and Warren owns that part of the country! Peace all. Mike __________________ Gatormike, Human Being "I wake up in the morning and piss excellence!" -- Ricky Bobby

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April 13th, 2012, 01:44 AM	#702 (permalink)
joshigh Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plant City, FL Posts: 309	Question about the super knotty pine bodies. Do those dark knots "flake" out of the finish? I know I've messed with some really old floor where you could dig out the knot. I'm wondering if that will fall out over time or if there are any issues.

April 26th, 2012, 09:14 AM	#707 (permalink)
aballen Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Breinigsville, PA Posts: 107	Damn dude that is beautiful

May 10th, 2012, 03:57 PM	#710 (permalink)
fountainhead Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: massachusetts Posts: 112	Here are the photos of my Ron Kirn signature tele- ships on Monday!

May 10th, 2012, 04:14 PM	#712 (permalink)
teleconvertMij Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rossendale UK Posts: 127	And mine is the right way round :-) lol Attached Thumbnails

May 10th, 2012, 04:34 PM	#713 (permalink)
aballen Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Breinigsville, PA Posts: 107	In tha past I did not like translucent white, but I have to say after seeing a few of Rons that finish really has grown on me. Sharp looking guitar. and the jade green with the binding... dayum... that is sharp.

May 10th, 2012, 07:29 PM	#716 (permalink)
fountainhead Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: massachusetts Posts: 112	Sounds like it will be something special! Hope the wait isn't too hard on you- it's been making me nutty! LOL!

May 11th, 2012, 04:46 AM	#719 (permalink)
fountainhead Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: massachusetts Posts: 112	Ron really does special work- making guitar dreams come true! He should be canonized..................... Or at least receive a lifetime supply of Macallan 18! Lol

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