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| Author: | aqualibguitars [ Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Coral wood |
Hello sir any of you has ever used Coral as back and sides for classical guitar or flamenco or steel string? i have recieved 2 sets in exchange of indian rosewood from my friend the tap tone of the back is amazing and really rings like a bell. i liked it very much so planning to use it does anyone has experience of using it? if yes what should be the thickness for back and sides waiting for ur replies Thanks in advance Attachment: A.Rosewood (Coral).JPG Attachment: A.Rosewood Detail.JPG
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| Author: | SteveG [ Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coral wood |
I think it's more commonly called Padauk around here. I've heard it called vermillion, too, perhaps an old-fashioned name. |
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| Author: | JimWomack [ Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coral wood |
I believe that's Red Sandalwood... and it does look nice! |
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| Author: | Shawn [ Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coral wood |
It definitely looks like Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus) which is in the same family as Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii). Other members of the same family include: Amboyna (Pterocarpus indicus) Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus dalbergioides) Burma Padauk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus) Muninga (Pterocarpus angolensis) Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) All of the Pterocarpus species have a distinct scents which can range from old rose to pickles. All have been used in musical instruments in the countries they are found. The sawdust also has been used for dyes. |
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| Author: | Anders Eliasson [ Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Coral wood |
Padauk is called Coral or Palo Rojo in Spain. Its a great wood for nylon strings. I´ve made 1 flamenco which I liked a lot and I´ve tried some from other builders which I also liked. Its splintery, be carefull when bending and you should build pretty thin. 2mm for both sides and back. The color fades to a not so interesting reddish brown. It also has some nasty pores. There´s tons of info about Padauk |
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