Fraser Valley Fine Woods! Be it the web or ebay store, the quality is great, prices are fair!
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:28 pm ] |
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Hey fellow Canucks (not referring to hockey here...more of a Flames fan...nothing to cheer for there though), So LMI and StewMac are really great for luthier supplies as we all know but shipping costs and duty often drive up the costs. Let's use this thread to share some great Canadian suppliers for all things lutherie. This rookie would love to learn from your experience! |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:23 pm ] |
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Bow River and Highmountain are the only ones I can vouch for... Wouldn't a comprehensive list be nice? |
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| Author: | phil [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:31 pm ] |
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I'll second the vote for Highmountain. Bob at Saint Lutherie is a great for boundless fretboards. George Heinl in Toronto treat builders very, very well when it comes to things like tuners and cases. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:47 pm ] |
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Fraser Valley Fine Woods! Be it the web or ebay store, the quality is great, prices are fair! Alex |
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:50 pm ] |
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This is great thus far. Could we post URL's in our submissions? |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:55 pm ] |
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http://www.fine-woods.com/index.html ebay store - fine_woods Alex |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:08 am ] |
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Big time props for A&M in Ontario http://www.amwoodinc.com/ |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:29 am ] |
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A & M is actually in Cambridge ON. A great store for wood and instrument related odds and ends. |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:15 am ] |
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All good sources, so far. I'll add that Heinl has a lot more stuff than expected, or even cataloged; just have to ask them. There's also Timeless Instruments in Saskatchewan... And for the record, there is NO DUTY when buying from the US(IE: StewMac, LMI, Allied, etc....). What you get charged for at the post office is the sales taxes, not duties. There's a $5 flat rate for customs handling from the post office; the couriers will charge a LOT more, so if possible, always insist on using the post office. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:20 am ] |
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Exotic Woods in Burlington, Ont. http://www.exotic-woods.com/index.html Alex |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:52 am ] |
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Canadian Luthier Supply http://www.canadianluthiersupply.com/ |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:51 am ] |
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grumpy wrote: And for the record, there is NO DUTY when buying from the US(IE: StewMac, LMI, Allied, etc....). What you get charged for at the post office is the sales taxes, not duties. There's a $5 flat rate for customs handling from the post office; the couriers will charge a LOT more, so if possible, always insist on using the post office. If you get a UPS brokerage account (which is free) then they charge the $5 flat rate as well, and that works for any shipper so long as you get them to put on the package that UPS is your customs broker. |
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| Author: | Pat Hawley [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:28 am ] |
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There's a fellow on the west side of Toronto that I bought some wood from several years ago. I tried a couple of times after that but he was never available so I gave up figuring that it was such a low level sideline for him that he really wasn't in the business. Then out of the blue a couple of weeks ago I got an email from him advising me of a sale. So, not totally sure of his status, but for what it's worth, here's his web site: http://www.guitarwood.ca Also, here in Ottawa we have KJP Select Hardwoods; they have a limited supply and I find their small cut items pricey: http://www.kjpselecthardwoods.com/ Pat |
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| Author: | SneezyPenguinGuitars [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:12 pm ] |
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I've ordered from bezdez on ebay (store: bezdez) with very good results. I've never actually ordered from Aaron Hix (store: A Hix Tonewood and Luthier Supplies) but I've heard very positive things. |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:03 pm ] |
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SneezyPenguinGuitars wrote: I've ordered from bezdez on ebay (store: bezdez) with very good results. I've never actually ordered from Aaron Hix (store: A Hix Tonewood and Luthier Supplies) but I've heard very positive things. I've bought a couple of sets from Aaron. Great wood and price. |
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:02 pm ] |
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Black Forest Wood in Calgary is a pretty great source but don't count on their website for any listings. They do keep a bunch of tonewood in stock for anyone to browse through in person...will mill just about anything to your specs as well. http://www.blackforestwood.com/ |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:00 pm ] |
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Darrel Friesen wrote: SneezyPenguinGuitars wrote: I've ordered from bezdez on ebay (store: bezdez) with very good results. I've never actually ordered from Aaron Hix (store: A Hix Tonewood and Luthier Supplies) but I've heard very positive things. I've bought a couple of sets from Aaron. Great wood and price. +1 but im not in canadia |
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:55 pm ] |
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ZekeM wrote: Darrel Friesen wrote: SneezyPenguinGuitars wrote: I've ordered from bezdez on ebay (store: bezdez) with very good results. I've never actually ordered from Aaron Hix (store: A Hix Tonewood and Luthier Supplies) but I've heard very positive things. I've bought a couple of sets from Aaron. Great wood and price. +1 but im not in canadia I'd like to point out that Aaron Hix seems to be in Georgia, USA. At least that's what it says on his ebay stuff... |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:24 pm ] |
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Alain Moisan wrote: I'd like to point out that Aaron Hix seems to be in Georgia, USA. At least that's what it says on his ebay stuff... A branch office would be most welcomed! Alex |
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| Author: | DannyV [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:07 pm ] |
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Alain Moisan wrote: I'd like to point out that Aaron Hix seems to be in Georgia, USA. At least that's what it says on his ebay stuff... He will ship to Canada though. It surprises me how many Ebay sellers won't ship here. Is it really that much different than shipping domestically? I think Aaron owes me a set or 2 for all the bidding up I've done for him.  Another guy I'm glad doesn't live in my neighbourhood. I'd be broke.
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| Author: | Doug Balzer [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:16 pm ] |
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DannyV wrote: Alain Moisan wrote: I'd like to point out that Aaron Hix seems to be in Georgia, USA. At least that's what it says on his ebay stuff... He will ship to Canada though. It surprises me how many Ebay sellers won't ship here. Is it really that much different than shipping domestically? I think Aaron owes me a set or 2 for all the bidding up I've done for him. Another guy I'm glad doesn't live in my neighbourhood. I'd be broke.I can't say that I'm a big fan of bidding for tonewood. I want to buy what I want to buy without having to wait days for a bidding competition to be completed. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:19 am ] |
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DannyV wrote: Alain Moisan wrote: I'd like to point out that Aaron Hix seems to be in Georgia, USA. At least that's what it says on his ebay stuff... He will ship to Canada though. It surprises me how many Ebay sellers won't ship here. Is it really that much different than shipping domestically? I think Aaron owes me a set or 2 for all the bidding up I've done for him. Another guy I'm glad doesn't live in my neighbourhood. I'd be broke.In regards to your questions about shipping domestically vs. internationally, there is a pretty big jump in cost (going either way) and there is a small amount of additional paperwork that is required. It is usually just a matter of declaring what is in the package. Depending on what the item is there could be restrictions on shipping internationally or additional documentation that is required. I think some people just don't want the hassle. |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:33 am ] |
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I have purchased wood from Musical Forest, http://hvgb.net/~tonewood/ Granted, I am not in Canada, but they had what I wanted at the time. Quick shipping, even to the US, and no problems. |
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| Author: | LaurieW [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:28 pm ] |
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Can't forget about David at timeless instruments in Saskatchewan. Nice tops and necks. Sorry, I'm not smart enough to post a link on my smartphone 
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| Author: | WilbPorter [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:42 pm ] |
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I have been looking for a canadian supplier of nitro lacquer. Exotic Woods in Burlington sells it for a$75/liter. Seems rxcessively expensive to me. Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk 2 |
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