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Re: Body Wood

9/14/1999 5:05 AM
pgambon	Re: Body Wood The trad favs of maple and mahogany can vary widely in terms of weight. I would imagine you could find a "lighter" piece of oak. I seems that often the best figure and grain is found in heavier woods. I would suggest trying it. Two of my favorite sounding guitars are ones I made from non-kosher woods. A walnut with ebony FB flying Vee and a god awful heavy mahogany junior (great mid honk and sustain).

9/14/1999 5:05 AM

pgambon

Re: Body Wood

The trad favs of maple and mahogany can vary widely in terms of weight. I would imagine you could find a "lighter" piece of oak. I seems that often the best figure and grain is found in heavier woods. I would suggest trying it. Two of my favorite sounding guitars are ones I made from non-kosher woods. A walnut with ebony FB flying Vee and a god awful heavy mahogany junior (great mid honk and sustain).

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Mike Burgundy I also like heavy woods, but appare... -- 9/14/1999 11:45 AM