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Richard Sutherland
PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:38 am 
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I plan to use cypress to make and acustic guitar, D style. I'm wondering if I need to use epoxy for everything or can I use tightbond?

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Alexandru Marian
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Why would you need epoxy. Cypress is a wonderful wood, with excellent workability and definitely "glue friendly".

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David LaPlante
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Are we talking about the same kind of cypress here??
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JimWomack
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Hey Richard, I noticed you're in Fl. Are you talking about Spanish Cypress or native Bald Cypress?

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John Mayes
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Made one when I worked for McPherson. It was a European top and Cypress back and sides. Both from Rivolta. While I didn't like the guitar very much (that's a general McPherson thing) the wood was very nice. Resonant and light, very pleasing to work with.

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