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 Post subject: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:16 am 
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First name: Mark
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I have someone wanting me to build them a guitar with Mesquite Back & Sides.
Having a heck of a time findings supplier that carries it. Do any of y’all know of a source?

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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:08 am 
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Gilmer occasionally sells Mesquite. Don't think I have ever seen any big enough to use for back/sides.
You could call them and ask.



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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 12:33 pm 
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Seeing that you are in Texas, there are some lumber yards in Texas that specialize in Mesquite. You might check with them for the wood, and see if they will mill it for you.


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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:45 pm 
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I myself live in TX and see tons of mesquite & what I believe is juniper slabs at trades days and such that local mills bring. It’s usually high moisture content flat sawn because it’s easier that way and high yield. I always stop an look and once or twice found a a piece that was rift or quartered accidentally. They probably would cut whatever you want for the $ but then you still have the curing issue. I have never seen mesquite offered pre dimensioned as a set any place though.


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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:15 pm 
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https://www.bing.com/search?q=mesquite+ ... 5380d455ba

This fellow in Texas makes guitars using mesquite. He gets it somewhere. It couldn't hurt to contact him.


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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:56 pm 
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I knew that I had some in my stash, from about 20 years ago... Took a look today, and I've got some nice mesquite backs with some figure, like light pomelle. They measure about 21" long, 7.75"wide. I'll have to dig deeper to see if I have any sides, though.

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 Post subject: Re: Mesquite Tone Wood
PostPosted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:36 pm 
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A.Hix wrote:
I knew that I had some in my stash, from about 20 years ago... Took a look today, and I've got some nice mesquite backs with some figure, like light pomelle. They measure about 21" long, 7.75"wide. I'll have to dig deeper to see if I have any sides, though.


That'd be perfect if you have some sides. Do you mind checking. Will definitely buy!


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