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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Some killer looking redwood. |
This is some outrageous figured redwood I thought that I'd share it with you and get some opinions. I bought it last weekend and just got it today. I plan on making a double top out of it, backed directly to Lutz. Do you like it? Is it too much? What back/sides would you build with it? 
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Definitely.....and I mean definitely.....way too much. Send it to me and I'll use it on a trashy Dobro.....they're gawdy anyhow.....<smile> |
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| Author: | peterm [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Gorgeous indeed! I'll though in a few choices.... Koa, Camatillo or any other rosewood. |
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| Author: | Randolph [ Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
I'm breathless. It's some of the most stunning zoot I've ever seen. You could pair it with almost anything but a fabulous and equally stunning set of Claro b&s would be awesome. l'm jealous! |
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| Author: | Erik Hauri [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Wow - that's some serious natural bling. Maybe just frame it and put it on your wall. |
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| Author: | Corky Long [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Wow - What extraordinary figure. Yeah, that's way over the top - go for it! For my two cents, I think you can go a couple of different ways with back and sides; 1) keep them subdued (something dark with no figure - dark rosewood?) 2) Go over the top with back and sides as well - (tricky, you don't want it to clash - you'd really have to get them side by side and check it out. Ziricote? Zebrawood?), or 3) find something that complements the top in terms of tone and figure (maybe a nicely figured mahogany?) I think I'd go with #3 - and in that case you might find some Koa or Mahogany with a subtle figure, and complementary tone. Looks like fun - Keep us posted. |
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| Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
How does it sound when you tap it? I know the raggedy edges are going to dampen the taptone somewhat, but you should have some idea of the tone and sustain. If it has a wonderful taptone, to go with the incredible natural stain (early spalt?), then I would consider using it. That is because I have read several serious luthiers that have built guitars with composite (layered) soundboards, that have said that the layered soundboards can sound excellent. If it is kinda 'dead' sounding, then I would probably pass on using it as the show layer of a composite top, and use it as a 'drop-top' on an electric instead. Mighty pretty Redwood! Dennis |
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| Author: | mateo4x4 [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Stunning!!! I would go with very light or very dark (my preference) and plain sides and back...use them as a frame for the top. This would allow that awesome top stand out and be the focal point of the whole thing. Maybe even a black or dark charcoal stained curly maple (violin type flame). And yeah...that would make a fantastic top for an electric. You may have enough to do two or three...a series of matched instruments? -Matthew |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
Macassar ebony ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | joekelly9692 [ Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Some killer looking redwood. |
wow  .....camatillo back and sides
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