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The other forumites who spent time with this lovely instrument have pretty much nailed everything down. Yet it is interesting that everyone is hearing much the same thing. Ultra responsive, heavily sustaining tone, tone that is awash with color and character that swells and builds and a seemingly topless headroom. There were a few elements that stuck me as familiar but in a very different way. The first thing that grabbed my attention was that this intelligent design seems to produce more of everything. The coloration that good Brazilian gives to tone was there, but there was more of it there. The sound board sang, but sang like Ethel Merman on the stage. The tone you expect from Italian Brazilian combo was there but in an uber-there kind of way.
It's funny how the brain works, but it put me to mind of what is was like to taste a single bean chocolate bar compared to what I had once defined as Hershey...POW. Or black raspberries/raspberries, creme brulee/pudding, an '83 Cabernet. In short, a redefining moment of what the next level feels like. Yea, the guitar, at least to me, was that good.
I attribute this to more than just a double top or to just the double back or the laminated sides. Each of these are interesting ideas in and of themselves, but the combination doesn't just add up, it's exponential. Add to these design criteria what seems to be a highly refined understanding, and execution, of bracing and tuning and you have what might be a market changer. Tim spent a bit of time, and likely considerably more money, with Erwin Somogyi and it shows. I think if Erwin could have foreseen that Tim would take so much away from their time together, he may have charged him twice as much.
In every sense, the diamond is an instrument that has abilities that are limited only by the player. With everything going on in this guitar, it was still controlled. The overtones never completely took over and the balance is spot on, making it rather well behaved and easy to coax. Playing tunes that like to breath is a pure delight to the player; you just languish in the swelling that comes out of its belly.
I think I remember hearing that guitars, being very inefficient producers of sound, only translate 3% of the string energy into sound production. Tim's darling found a few more percentage points for sure. I don't think there is one bit of tone locked up or trapped anywhere in this baby.
Playability is just perfect and just as comfortable above the 10th fret as between the 3rd and seventh. Setup is low, slick and buzz free. As I told Tim, this is a real accomplishment. Right after that remark we started talking about a project together. I figured I better start talking to him now before the rest of the world finds out about him and pushes his prices or wait list beyond my reach! To me, the Diamond firmly establishes Tim as very talented world class builder with a unique voice offering a compelling, brilliantly conceived instrument.
Thx for reaching out to me for the road trip Tim; if you can't tell, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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ur guitars are now being enjoyed by our wonderful customers in Africa, Europe, Canada, and all over the USA.
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r guitar players have toured with Brooks and Dunn, Jake Owen, Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood,Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Sugarland, Tim Stafford, Little Big Town, Blake Shelton, Overall Brothers... just to name a few.
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_______________________________________________________You have found that critical balance between light enough and too light to get a genuine 30's vintage Martin sound while adding finesse to the tonal envelop as well. Absolutely great guitars. I would own one if I didn't build.John Greven, Greven Guitars
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d time hickory McKnight Guitar owner: Andy Ekegren,I cannot say enough about the quality, sound and service, that I have received from Tim and Mary McKnight. Would I recomment them to others? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! If you are looking for a very high quality, good looking and great sounding guitar, from a luthier who provides impeccable service, you won't have to look any further than MCKNIGHT GUITARS.____________________________________________________
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’s a rare opportunity to be associated with people of outstanding character and integrity who care for their customers like family and build instruments of supreme quality. When you choose McKnight Guitars for your own needs as a musician and artist, I am convinced that Tim and Mary will exceed all your greatest expectations as well.Matt Brent
Worship Pastor
Celebration Christian Church
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Knight guitars feature setups that afford silky smooth playability. All in all, McKnight guitars sound and play just great.Mike Crixell, Acoustic Player Magazine____________________________________________________
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The tone and volume was impressive as well as the attention to detail and craftsmanship.Doug Jones, aka Little Brother, Acoustic Player Magazine
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McKnight Guitars are one of the best values in today's high end guitar market. Everything that should be in a high end guitar is there in spades. Getting a McKnight Guitar would be to get a lot more than you would be paying for. Clarity, balance, beauty and great tone ... these guitars have it all.Tom Gindorf, 2005 Healdsburg Mini Concert Artist
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.....I could hear myself. I'm soon leaving for the 2006 IBMA events in Nashville, TN and can honestly say, one of the stops I'm most looking forward to is the McKnight Guitar Booth. My only fear is that I'll find another one that I want.....credit card beware...."Lare Williams
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I own one McKnight guitar at the present time. It won't be my last. Please feel free to call me at any time if further information is needed".
Sincerely,Tom Young
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Montreal -2006 Announced Luthier of the Ste-cat acoustic guitar 2007 Montreal International Jazz Festival. McKnight Guitars represents the USA's participation of Montreal's first festival of guitars.
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r custom acoustic hand built guitars are designed and constructed to display perfect tone. While using a wide variety of domestic and exotic tone woods, McKnight seeks to build the highest quality instruments that are light weight and very responsive while offering harmonic tones that are rich in sustain.
Having worked under the watchful eye of Ervin Somogy, he has learn to master the technology to create the bracing that allows his guitars to excel in a manner that no other compares. The innovative design of the side sound ports make these guitars much more appreciative to the ear.
One needs to experience the Diamond, which debuts at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival, 2007. Each guitar is hand built to the specs of a customer's desires. Being hand made, no two guitars are ever alike.
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e Diamond" is one of McKnight's finest guitars. The Autumn Cougar, also designed by Mary, was created after reading a story by author Freda Husted-Downs. Both guitars stand out as McKnight's supreme creations.~~~~~~~~~
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enneth Direktor of the Miami area purchased the Autumn Cougar in April 2008 after seeing it at the Newport/Miami Guitar show.
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takes commitment, communication and dedication to create a supreme guitar. McKnight's ornamentation comes from the perfectly natural grains of the woods. McKnight and his wife, Mary are passionate about their creations.
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We spent the day with our buddies Matt and Bob. It was a great time. Matt owns a McKnight guitar that he uses for worship leading in his church. Bob is the guitar player for Tim McGraw. He has hand picked his special woods for his own McKnight guitar. It's all about witnessing for the Lord Jesus Chris. He made perfect choices. ____________________________________________________________
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Tim Stafford, an award winning nationally recognized bluegrass virtuoso, owns a McKnight guitar! ____________________________________________________________
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vin Haynie - Florida & TN state Champion loved playing/recording on a McKnight Guitar
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ntact McKnight Guitars today to order your own boutique hand made acoustic guitar today!
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