| Official Luthiers Forum! https://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/ |
|
| Tiger Myrtle?!? https://www.luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=48438 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | Joel M [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Hey everyone! Hope you all are having a great fall! I have a client pretty interested in a set of Tiger Myrtle for his guitar. I dont have any sets and it seems like all the usuals are out of stock. Iam looking for a special high figure set. Wanted to put out a feeler to see if any one has something they would be willing to sell. If so please feel free to message me of shoot me an email info@michaudmade.com Thankyou very much for the help. Joel. |
|
| Author: | ernie [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
bonjour joel. I noticed that mya moe ukes in washington uses tiger myrtle for ukes . You might try asking gordon where to find a supplier |
|
| Author: | peter.coombe [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Try getting it from Tasmania, from the source. http://www.distinctivetimbers.com.au/ Distinctive Timbers also sell Tiger Myrtle on Ebay. I have got some really nice wood from them, so I can recommend them, but they are local for me. Tiger Myrtle is a rare wood, it only occurs in old growth Myrtle trees that have been infected with a fungus, so has always been difficult to get. For a special high figure set, good luck. |
|
| Author: | saltytri [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Les has some amazing sets: http://www.stansellguitars.com |
|
| Author: | peter.coombe [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
There is Myrtle from Oregon USA and Myrtle from Tasmania Australia, two completely different species. The pictures on the Stansell Guitars and mya moe ukes web sites are obviously the USA version of Myrtle. "Tiger Myrtle" usually refers to the Myrtle from Tasmania Australia that has been infected a fungus. Which "Myrtle" are you looking for? |
|
| Author: | gregorio [ Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Of course I have some J. = ) Not sure I want to get rid of it but email me and tell me about it. G |
|
| Author: | J De Rocher [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Three sets from two sellers are currently on ebay. One seller is in Bellingham, WA and the other's in Calgary. |
|
| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
This set is from Darren Hippner. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTRALIAN-Tige ... SwcLxYCCfI Alex |
|
| Author: | wbergman [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
I think it is implied in other posts, but you ought to make sure if your client wants USA or Australian myrtle. The term "tiger" referring to wood often means "curly" or "fiddle back". Personally, I like the US curly Myrtle. |
|
| Author: | Hesh [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Me thinks our bro Joel knows exactly what he's correctly asking for, Tiger Myrtle. |
|
| Author: | Joel M [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Hey everyone Thanks for the help! Will sniff out a few of the leads. We are after Tiger Myrtle from Australia. I have heard the American myrtle referred to as Oregon and bay laurel but not tiger. I have a few nice sets of Oregon myrtle. Thanks again! The hunt continues. J. |
|
| Author: | Doc [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
I know Stephen at Colonial Tonewoods frequently carries it--perhaps give him a call. |
|
| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Worth dropping a line to Tim Spittle at [url]australiantonewoods.com[/url]. Tim has some Tiger myrtle currently listed on the site, but from personal experience I know he often has other stock tucked away. He's a great bloke to deal with. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
|
| Author: | Mark Mc [ Sun Oct 23, 2016 6:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
+1 recommendation for Tim Spittle as a source for woods from down here in Australia. Tiger Myrtle can make a really beautiful instrument. Looks great with black accents like ebony binding and such. Good luck in your search. Mark |
|
| Author: | Rod True [ Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle?!? |
Steve at Colonial posted this on FB today Joel https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 5 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|