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Doug,
In the US:
http://www.theguitarsherpa.com/luthier_supplies_tonewoods/default.html
http://www.buildyourguitar.com/resources/suppliers.htm
http://www.luth.org/links/suppliers.htm
Lots of links to click!
Oily
Rockler, fast, good prices, pieces available in the right sizes;
http://www.rockler.com/c/wood-products.cfm
Huntz
I have purchased all my boards from Exotic Woods on E-bay. I've always received great service. I do it for two reasons, the good service and product, and the fun of bidding. But you have to be very careful and not get caught in the bidding. I never go higher than what I set as a price I am willing to pay. Some people really get crazy what they pay for some of the boards and then shipping on top of it.
Coarse there is always this place
Hi Doug.
I know it's really irritating when people don't answer the question that you have asked, but go off at a tangent, so I will apologise in advance.
If possible let as many of your friends know what you are doing and ask if they have any unwanted timber. I did this and two friends came up trumps in a big (really big) way. As I see it there are three advantages. The first is that it is free (or if you buy beaten up old furniture it should at least be very cheap). The second reason is environmental, which is more important to some people than others. The third, and to my mind the most compelling reason, is that it is normally fully dry and really stable. Put simply, it's better.
I try only to use wood that is old and what I have ranges from 15 years to 80 years. Nothing newer.
Hope this helps. All the best with your making.
John
I agree with Doug, old wood is the best wood. If you have a source you can do alright. I forgot to say on Ebay watch the Shipping close, that will have a great price on the wood but they make it up on the shipping. A lot of people get stung that way
Most of the sellers state the moisture content, 10%, 13&, and so on. I try to stay with Kiln dried wood or wood that has air dried at least 2 to 5 years. Air drying is best if it is done right. I have some Pecan that was cut out of my front yard. milled and stored in the back of my shop for 6yrs, and some Walnut for 7yrs. Crotch wood on both. It takes time but is well worth the effort.
I think I stated earlier, I make Lap Steel Guitars on commission, their is nothing prettier than a piece of pecan sandwiched between two pieces of walnut with some red and white spacers between, or vise-a-verse. I will try to post some pictures soon. Who knows I might drum up some business.
Let your imagination run wild. If it hasn't been done before, be the first!
can you get a list and if they ship. i'm in indiana
thanks
mudcat
Gabe Beilfuss said:
I live in Wilmington, NC and have access to a local supplier called Anchor Hardwoods. Let me know what you're interested in and i'll let you know the prices. Currently, I have African mohogany neck blanks, east indian rosewood fretboards and american black walnut bridge blanks.
can you get a list and if they ship. i'm in indiana
thanks
mudcat
Gabe Beilfuss said:I live in Wilmington, NC and have access to a local supplier called Anchor Hardwoods. Let me know what you're interested in and i'll let you know the prices. Currently, I have African mohogany neck blanks, east indian rosewood fretboards and american black walnut bridge blanks.Mark,Yes, they ship.
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