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kodac
 Post subject: Gilmer, Prosono, or LMI?
PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:50 pm 
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I'm buying some acoustic set African blackwood and have it narrowed down to Prosono, Gilmer and LMI.

Does anyone have experience with both and have a preference? Prosono and LMI seem pricier, and Gilmer has more 2-piece sets, but have heard good things about LMI. Prosono is way over in South Africa, so shipping issues/climate etc.
Thanks.


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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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I've purchased from both and have nothing but praise for both companies. Everything has been as expected. No BS. No drama.

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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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Gilmer for me, but I can drive over to them.
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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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I think they both will stand behind what they sell. If the end price is the same, I don't see any difference, assuming each set is equivalent.

I do know that Gilmer tags on an additional $10 per package on top of the actual shipping charge FWIW.

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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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They are both great companies.
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Gilmer. LMI's wood prices are too high, although they are my go-to place for just about everything else :)

Another good option is 4 piece backs from Hibdon. I don't see a price list on their website anymore, but at least when I bought one a few years ago it was $355.
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Have you seen the sets available here: http://www.hibdonhardwood.com/collectio ... -side-sets

These people are awesome to do business with.

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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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Cool, took a look at Hibdon. They are even more expensive than LMI. Some great looking stuff though. I've heard a lot of general positive referrals to LMI. Nothing against the others, but LMI seems to be the name that pops up. I do like how Hibdon marks (clearly) the holes.

I guess I should be asking with experiences of how dry the wood was and if there's cracking. Especially important in regards to ABW. Thanks again for all the help.
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Since you are shopping for ABW I am sure you know about prosono?
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 Post subject: Re: Gilmer or LMI?
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Yeah, but I don't know anything about them. Quality? Cracking? I know they only accept bank wire too.
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