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| Author: | Josh H [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tiger Myrtle for FB??? |
I have a customer who has asked if I would do a Tiger Myrtle fretboard and bridge to match the back and sides of his new guitar. I have not worked with Tiger Myrtle before so I am unsure of the density and how long it will last as a FB. I have some concerns that it may not be hard enough. I generally use Ebony for my FBs, but have used some Ziricote and Snakewood. I will not use Indian RW. I will likely be getting my hands on some TM before to long but in the mean time any opinions on using it as a FB would be appreciated. thanks Josh |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle for FB??? |
Josh buddy IMHO Tiger Myrtle is too soft for a fret board. I have built with it and it is a dream to bend, plane, and sand and works a lot like Mahogany only is easier to bend. But for a fret board I suspect that it would wear very fast. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle for FB??? |
I agree with Hesh! It's on the soft side for fretboards.I would be concerned more about it not holding a fret tang than wear.But it wouldn't wear as good a the harder dense woods as well. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle for FB??? |
Thanks guys, You confirmed what I was thinking. Josh |
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| Author: | bob_connor [ Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tiger Myrtle for FB??? |
Hi Josh Get in touch with Larry Davis. He's been testing his acrylizing process on Tiger Myrtle and I believe that it may be suitable after that treatment. Un-processed TM would certainly be too soft for a fingerboard. I have used it for a bridge but it is very light. From memory it came in at about 18 grams. Bob |
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