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blahblahwoofwoof

Post subject: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:39 pm

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This is a cross post from AGF however I'd love the opinions of builders here.

Does anybody think there is any demand for one piece backs or are we now so used to the book match that it would be simply undesirable?

I'm speaking about "The Tree" specifically. It's not a question of yield with this board, I may have an orphan slice so it might actually increase the yield. I just don't know if anyone would prefers the natural quality that this would offer.

I think it would be cool. But I'm not that bright.

Thoughts?

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jac68984

Post subject: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:50 pm

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Doubt anyone will complain about a one piece back from The Tree.

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Tony_in_NYC

Post subject: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:48 pm

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Would you build a one piece back if it were "the tree"?
I would.

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John Arnold

Post subject: Re: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:07 pm

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I would build with a one-piece back (or top) any time the opportunity presents itself.

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jfmckenna

Post subject: Re: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:08 pm

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I think it would be pretty cool. I built a guitar with a one piece side(s) and while no one would ever notice or care I thought it was pretty neat. It's unique to have suitable guitar wood that big so it would be a unique thing.

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blahblahwoofwoof

Post subject: Re: One Piece Backs

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:17 pm

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jfmckenna wrote:

I think it would be pretty cool. I built a guitar with a one piece side(s).

I can see people in mortal fear trying to bend one piece side for both sides of a Quilted Mahogany guitar. :shock:

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Josh H

Post subject: Re: One Piece Backs

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:49 am

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Hibdon Hardwood often has Mahogany sets with a 1-piece backs in stock. I've seen a guitar made from one of their 1-piece back (a Collings) and it was very nice.

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