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| Author: | munen [ Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | wengue for classical bridge. |
hello folks. been away for a while but im working on my 4th now. its a cedar top. and wengue for BnS, headplate, rossete. I was thinking of making the bridge out of it too for a nice colour match. is there any issue you can think of about this wood for a bridge? too light? tendency to splinter? thanks Bruno |
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| Author: | WilliamS [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wengue for classical bridge. |
Weight should be about right. Might be a little concerned about splitting but it would probably work. I pretty much stick to what I'm familiar with for my classical bridges, though: Brazilian, Madagasscan, and E Indian rosewoods(in that order of preference). |
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| Author: | munen [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wengue for classical bridge. |
WilliamS wrote: Weight should be about right. Might be a little concerned about splitting but it would probably work. I pretty much stick to what I'm familiar with for my classical bridges, though: Brazilian, Madagasscan, and E Indian rosewoods(in that order of preference). right now I dont have any of those woods available in size for a bridge. I do have some pau ferro pieces. but I have time to order some indian, IF they have it in stock. Last time they were out. thanks |
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| Author: | Piiman [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wengue for classical bridge. |
I've used Wenge for bridges and fingerboards on at least a half dozen guitars, never had any bridges split. |
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| Author: | James Ringelspaugh [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wengue for classical bridge. |
I've used it with no problems but it is splintery wood. If you're too worried about splitting use a flat/riftsawn piece. |
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| Author: | douglas ingram [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: wengue for classical bridge. |
Any ziricote in your stash? Makes a very nice bridge. |
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