Most suppliers will have lower-grade stuff that they don't necessarily list on their websites.
Fire off some emails explaining what you want; I think you will hit success.
Or hit the firewood pile...
Cheers
John
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| Author: | lactose [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Source for grade B archtop plate |
I have been looking around and finding a lot of the good stuff, but no cheap stuff. I am embarking on my first top and would rather not defile any beautiful wood. Anyone have a source for Grade B (it doesn't even have to be spruce I suppose) wood ? Or maybe a hardware store alternative ? I do have some construction grade spruce but some of it has cracks so I am a little concerned. |
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| Author: | Dave Stewart [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for grade B archtop plate |
Is this a top to practice carving?? I originally did a trial run with clear pine (could also use basswood). If for an instrument, I'd suggest sticking with spruce.... maybe Shane's AA (or he might have a lower grade). |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for grade B archtop plate |
Most suppliers will have lower-grade stuff that they don't necessarily list on their websites. Fire off some emails explaining what you want; I think you will hit success. Or hit the firewood pile... Cheers John |
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| Author: | lactose [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Source for grade B archtop plate |
Thanks all. Fraser Valley looks like the ticket. I don't understand how their prices are so much lower. Nothing else I have seen comes close. Maybe there is something I don't know ? |
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