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Author:  Neil Gardiner [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:49 am ]
Post subject:  Sub Alpine Fir Guitar Tops
Anyone know anything about these as soundboards? I came across it on a web page. I have never heard of it.

Neil
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Sub Alpine Fir Guitar Tops
Well by intuitive reasoning, Sub Alpine Fir could be any fir growing in lower elevations better description would help. With this description you don’t know if it is Douglas or what.
Author:  Matthew Luce [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sub Alpine Fir Guitar Tops
I played a F-style mandolin with douglas fir-flamed maple for woods. It was kind of lacking in the bottom register, but the trebles were beautiful and ringy. I dunno if that helps...
Author:  Dan Gunderson [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sub Alpine Fir Guitar Tops
Subalpine fir is an actual distinct species of true fir (Abies lasiocarpa).
It grows in the Cascades in high elevations, just at and below timberline.
It's pretty slow growing, which would conceivably be a good thing (tight rings).
Then again, they are usually in areas that are covered with snow much of the year, and can often get pretty gnarly.
I don't have much experience with them as lumber or tonewood, just as trees in general.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sub Alpine Fir Guitar Tops
by George my grand pa was right. you learn something new every day :D and you are right it is Subalpline not Sub-Alpine. tht is one wher intuitional reasoninng lead me astray :oops:
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