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I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set.

I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. Here you go!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERNAMBUCO-ACOU ... 2ec80683a8

Alex

Alex Kleon wrote:

I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set.

At that price, you would have to.

Chris Ensor wrote:

Alex Kleon wrote:

I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set.

At that price, you would have to.

Given how difficult it is to find, $1500 for 6 sets doesn't seem outrageous at all.

Glenn

Mexican pernambuco is like "East Indian Brazilian rosewood".

After reading this I/m kicking myself for cutting up pernam for bowmaking in 1990 , shoulda saved it for gtrmakers lol.

Looks more like chakte viga to me, which is a related species to the Brazilian pernambuco. I always get a kick when people refer to chakte viga as "Mexican pernambuco". Pernambuco is a state in Brazil. Mexican pernambuco is like "East Indian Brazilian rosewood".

Author:	Alex Kleon [ Wed May 15, 2013 3:47 pm ]
Post subject:	Pernambuco
I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. Here you go! http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERNAMBUCO-ACOU ... 2ec80683a8 Alex

Author:	ZekeM [ Wed May 15, 2013 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Goodness! Staring bid of $1500. I wonder if it'll sell

Author:	Ken Franklin [ Wed May 15, 2013 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
I wonder when it's going to crack.......some more.

Author:	Chris Ensor [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:04 pm ]
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Alex Kleon wrote: I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. At that price, you would have to.

Author:	Alex Kleon [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
If I sold a kidney, I'd be up four times a night instead of twice! I'm going to hang on to them in case something really good comes along! Alex

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Author:	James Ringelspaugh [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:26 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
To be fair, the price is for 6 sets

Author:	mqbernardo [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Alex Kleon wrote: I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. Here you go! http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERNAMBUCO-ACOU ... 2ec80683a8 Alex thanks for the heads-up! i guess it was me with the kidney thing, but in the meantime i´ve grown attached to it... i also wonder if it can be shipped worldwide, at least gilmer doesn´t do it. but if it doesn´t go up too much it can be seen as a good investment.

Author:	Alex Kleon [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Darren ships anywhere. Alex

Author:	mqbernardo [ Wed May 15, 2013 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
yeah, i know - i´ve bought brazilian RW from him: but no papers, etc. could be an hassle if i wanted to resell some of it later. thanks for the reply, btw, alex.

Author:	Glenn LaSalle [ Wed May 15, 2013 6:35 pm ]
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Chris Ensor wrote: Alex Kleon wrote: I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. At that price, you would have to. Given how difficult it is to find, $1500 for 6 sets doesn't seem outrageous at all. Glenn

Author:	ZekeM [ Wed May 15, 2013 6:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Glenn LaSalle wrote: Chris Ensor wrote: Alex Kleon wrote: I remember some one saying they would sell a kidney for a B&S set. At that price, you would have to. Given how difficult it is to find, $1500 for 6 sets doesn't seem outrageous at all. Glenn guess thts what infer for being illiterate lol I thought it was just one set. That isn't too bad for 6 sets.

Author:	DennisK [ Wed May 15, 2013 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Indeed, I've been debating whether to bid on those I have one similar looking flatsawn OM set that was $225 from RC a couple years ago, so $250 for dread sets seems quite fair. I really only want #5 though (the one with the dark streaks), and maybe one more... if anyone wants to bid and split it up, I'll throw in $300 for that one.

Author:	Michael.N. [ Thu May 16, 2013 2:40 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Can't really see the big deal with it. Pretty bland looking wood if you ask me (I have a few Bows made with it). If you called it African Bahuna wood no one would give $20 for it. Ah, that rarity factor.

Author:	mqbernardo [ Thu May 16, 2013 4:54 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
it´s like gold and tin, no?

Author:	DennisK [ Thu May 16, 2013 4:12 pm ]
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ernie wrote: After reading this I/m kicking myself for cutting up pernam for bowmaking in 1990 , shoulda saved it for gtrmakers lol. Perhaps I should refrain from buying any then. I'd hoped the bow makers were paying more for the top quality stuff, and then we'd fight it out over the leftovers that didn't make the cut. But if $250-300 a set is already more than bow makers will pay, that encourages cutting up more bow logs into guitar sets, and that's just a waste since there are so many good alternatives for guitars, but not for bows. But it is about as good as it gets tap-tone wise, so guitars are the next best use for it after bows, IMO. And I love the color of it.

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Author:	Michael.N. [ Thu May 16, 2013 4:58 am ]
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No. It's wood.

Author:	mqbernardo [ Thu May 16, 2013 5:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
oh, stupid me... so no resonators out of it...

Author:	mkellyvrod [ Thu May 16, 2013 6:44 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Apparently pernambuco is gold to bow makers, but in any case, Miguel, I think you should keep the kidney.

Author:	TRein [ Thu May 16, 2013 7:23 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Looks more like chakte viga to me, which is a related species to the Brazilian pernambuco. I always get a kick when people refer to chakte viga as "Mexican pernambuco". Pernambuco is a state in Brazil. Mexican pernambuco is like "East Indian Brazilian rosewood".

Author:	Tony_in_NYC [ Thu May 16, 2013 8:31 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
TRein wrote: Mexican pernambuco is like "East Indian Brazilian rosewood". I have quite a few sets of East Indian Brazilian Rosewood. I also have some Sapele Brazilian rosewoo, some North American black walnut Brazilian rosewood, and some Honduran mahogany Brazilian Rosewood. I would be willing to part with some sets for the right price. But be advised, the longer the name, the more expensive it becomes.

Author:	ernie [ Thu May 16, 2013 8:41 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
After reading this I/m kicking myself for cutting up pernam for bowmaking in 1990 , shoulda saved it for gtrmakers lol.

Author:	ernie [ Thu May 16, 2013 9:50 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
Thank you for speaking loudly and succintly Filippo.Is that like money talks and BS walks??

Author:	Leftyprs [ Thu May 16, 2013 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Pernambuco
TRein wrote: Looks more like chakte viga to me, which is a related species to the Brazilian pernambuco. I always get a kick when people refer to chakte viga as "Mexican pernambuco". Pernambuco is a state in Brazil. Mexican pernambuco is like "East Indian Brazilian rosewood". The sets in this listing are the real deal, not Chatke Viga. I have nothing to do with the listing nor any interest in purchasing the sets, but they are definitely Pernambuco(Caesalpinia echinata).