I think it's genuine immitation mahogany.
Actually, I read that Martin uses the term "select hardwood" to allow them to use whatever woods they have available to them interchangably.
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
What does Martin mean by "Select Hardwood" neck material? Why don't they just say what it is or what it might be...? |
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| Author: | PoppaWoodie [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
I think it's genuine immitation mahogany. Actually, I read that Martin uses the term "select hardwood" to allow them to use whatever woods they have available to them interchangably. |
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| Author: | MacD [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
I know 'select hardwood' meant sapele a couple of years ago, but like PoppaWoodie said, it leaves them the option of using whatever they deem suitable. Bri |
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| Author: | ernie [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
It might mean the flavour (wood of the month) best deal they could get from their suppliers. Or it could be some poor schmuck who looks like popeye sorting through tons of wood looking for the right neck wood. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
What would they likely use... sepele, honduran mohagany, spanish cedar? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 5:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
The use what is most available and legal. If the supply is there it may be Honduran , African , Spanish cedar , Maple on a fe select models. When you need wood to service 300 Guitars a day , 1500 a week and they can't keep up , they use what they get. Remember that Spanish cedar was used before Mahogany. In the 1900's when that supply dried up they went to Honduran Mahogany. |
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| Author: | mkellyvrod [ Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "Select Hardwood" neck material? |
I've got to say, I really like Spanish cedar. Even if you mess it up, it smells great. What would a cigar box be without this select hardwood? |
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