Cold day here in North Texas...thought I would solicit some opinions on African Mahagony ....I am going to start a L-00 buld shortly and thought about using it for the back and sides...??
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| Author: | weslewis [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | African Mahagony |
Cold day here in North Texas...thought I would solicit some opinions on African Mahagony ....I am going to start a L-00 buld shortly and thought about using it for the back and sides...??
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| Author: | Chris aka Sniggly [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
Go for it...it's perfect for that...assuming it's stable. One other thing Wes...if you'll use the search feature here you'll find an abundance of information on it. |
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| Author: | woody b [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
There's ALOT of variation in African Mahogany, assuming you're talking about Khaya instead of other species sometimes called African Mahogany. I've got a bunch of it. Some of it is relatively light, stiff, and really rings when tapped. Some of it is heavier, floppy, and taps like a wet towel. Pick your set carefully, and if you do everything else right you'll end up with a really nice guitar. Here an Sitka/African Mahogany L00 ish guitar here. http://www.brackettinstruments.com/27.mp3 Attachment: Sitka-African Mahogany W body.jpg Attachment: Sitka-African Mahogany W body2.jpg
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| Author: | weslewis [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
Thanks! |
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| Author: | Haans [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
I've been using Kyaya for necks lately (it's really light), and I like it. I've got several sets for backs and sides too, and I think it's a bit richer than Honduras (all dependent on density). It's OK by me for specific use ( we talking about tonal qualities here)... |
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| Author: | JasonMoe [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
I'm doing a set of 3 mahogany/sitka tops next; after my 1st archtop electric build. Mahogany bends really nice by hand. I think it looks awesome with finish. Golden luster. |
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| Author: | Flippo [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: African Mahagony |
Wes, I have sliced it up and used it for B/S. Works great. Later, Tony |
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