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| Author: | Stefan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | jatoba for neck? |
Hi All, I just bought a board of jatoba. I'm thinking of using this in a laminated neck with purple heart. Any thoughts on using this wood for a neck? Also I just brought it home from the supplier. How long do you recommend it acclimatize to the shop? Any help much appreciated, Stefan |
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| Author: | Peter Pii [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: jatoba for neck? |
Hi Stephan I'm thinkin it would make a pretty heavy neck. Lots of variables how long you should sticker it for. you should get yourself a moisture meter, when the wood gets to be 6 to 8 % it,s good to go. |
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| Author: | SStallings [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: jatoba for neck? |
I'm far from an expert but my understanding is the it is similar to cherry which is fine for necks. |
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| Author: | paul h [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: jatoba for neck? |
I have built several guitars using Jatoba for the back and sides - very stable, works easily, but weight is a problem for necks, and it seems very heavy to me. Paul |
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