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weslewis

Post subject: African Mahagony

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:46 pm

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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...?? idunno

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Chris aka Sniggly

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:49 pm

Koa

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Location: Jacksonville Florida
First name: Chris
City: Jacksonville
State: Florida
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

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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woody b

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:37 pm

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Location: Grover NC
First name: Woodrow
Last Name: Brackett
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State: NC
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Country: USA
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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

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weslewis

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:40 pm

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Thanks!

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Haans

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:52 pm

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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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JasonMoe

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:38 am

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Location: LaCrosse WI
First name: Jason
Last Name: Moe
City: LaCrosse
State: WI
Zip/Postal Code: 54601
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

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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Flippo

Post subject: Re: African Mahagony

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:47 pm

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Location: Atlanta, GA

Wes, I have sliced it up and used it for B/S. Works great. Later, Tony

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