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Author:  ZekeM [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:26 pm ]
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I love looking at tonewoods in all their beauty and I love acquiring as much as I can. There are a few sets that just call to me though. The best stuff Ive got, the stuff Ill have to charge extra to let go, the "private stock". But then there is the set or two that I could not ever let go. Its set aside for a special project that Ill probably just keep for myself. One of those sets is this indonesian rosewood that I came across from Allied Lutherie and from the moment I saw it I had to have it.

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Is it just me or do you have a special set or two? If you do show me your set! Eat Drink
Author:  Don Williams [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:45 pm ]
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I have too many to choose from... but I have some sets of BRW that are awesome, as well as some curly Black Acacia and Curly Koa that are also my fav's.
Author:  fingerstyle1978 [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:56 pm ]
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I'm very partial to Ebonies and Dalbergias. My favorite set is in my avatar. I'm saving that until I am more comfortable building. It's going to be a guitar for myself. I plan for it to be a multi-scale cutaway baritone. That's why I'm building a cutaway baritone for my challenge build right now :)
Author:  CharlieT [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:06 pm ]
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I'm looking forward to building with this coco set.
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Author:  fingerstyle1978 [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:18 pm ]
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CharlieT wrote:
I'm looking forward to building with this coco set.
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Nice one Charlie!!!
Author:  ZekeM [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:41 pm ]
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fingerstyle1978 wrote:
CharlieT wrote:
I'm looking forward to building with this coco set.
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Cocobolo from Gilmer 8-6-2012.jpg


Nice one Charlie!!!

extremely nice!!!!!
Author:  AnthonyE [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:10 pm ]
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As much as I like the looks of and sound of BRW, I just can't justify the prices that it's going for. Is it really that much better of a tonewood to be dropping that much $ on it. It's just like anything else that becomes had to get, we just gotta have it. I do really like the stuff but will probably never in my lifetime own a set of it.

But my favorite back and side wood on a guitar as far as looks are concerned is def a heavy curl Koa. Probably my next favorite is Pear wood. Something about pear really strikes my interest as far as looks and feel. I just love working with Pear and have used a lot of it in my furniture. Unfortunately I do not own either of these woods suitable for a guitar.

But Charlie, that coco set is stunning. Coco is a very interesting wood.
Author:  Kent Chasson [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:56 pm ]
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I'm finally building myself a guitar with it now! First guitar I've built for myself since #1. Brazilian.

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Author:  Fred Tellier [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:06 pm ]
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Love them all but Cocobolo and Bubinga are a bit higher on my list, followed closely by Black Limba and any of the other Rosewoods.

Fred
Author:  Alex Kleon [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:39 pm ]
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I've gathered a fair number of B&S sets, but my favorite is a birdseye black limba set that I'm using for my 1st/challenge build.

Alex
Author:  mkellyvrod [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:14 pm ]
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I'll have to look through my small stash before I make my mind up, but I do like the look of a sycamore set I'm working on right now.

Charlie, that Coco looks like a stained glass window. Really, really nice.
Author:  wbergman [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:22 pm ]
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"You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post."

Recently, I often get the above message. How do I get permission?
Author:  Stuart Gort [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:30 pm ]
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You log-in. :)
Author:  DennisK [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:25 pm ]
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Cool stuff :) I have lots of favorites, but I think this is #1.
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Second place perhaps this.
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Author:  Tai Fu [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:43 pm ]
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My "private stock" consists of a couple sets of low grade curly maple (which has serious coloring issues)... just don't have extra money around to be hoarding sets.
Author:  ZekeM [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:54 pm ]
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Kent Chasson wrote:
I'm finally building myself a guitar with it now! First guitar I've built for myself since #1. Brazilian.

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I love the figure in that. It looks just like the stump of a tree coming out of the ground and going up into the trunk. That will make an awesome guitar
Author:  Randolph [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:38 pm ]
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CharlieT wrote:
I'm looking forward to building with this coco set.
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Cocobolo from Gilmer 8-6-2012.jpg

WOW!!!
Author:  DennisK [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:22 pm ]
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AnthonyE wrote:
As much as I like the looks of and sound of BRW, I just can't justify the prices that it's going for. Is it really that much better of a tonewood to be dropping that much $ on it.

No, it's an indulgence, really. Pretty much every positive physical attribute a tonewood can have, all rolled into one (except for the brittleness). But many of those attributes (such as appearance and smell) aren't exactly critical to making a great guitar, so there are plenty of good alternatives. But for one super special guitar, I can sit on a primo set for a few years until I'm ready to use it. And if I ever need the money, I can always sell it. Tonewoods in general seem to be a pretty good investment... better than the near-zero interest rates on CD's at banks these days.

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But my favorite back and side wood on a guitar as far as looks are concerned is def a heavy curl Koa. Probably my next favorite is Pear wood. Something about pear really strikes my interest as far as looks and feel. I just love working with Pear and have used a lot of it in my furniture. Unfortunately I do not own either of these woods suitable for a guitar.

Indeed, curly koa is one of the best looking woods around, and some sets sound pretty sweet too. Go check out audiorecluse's thread in the swapapalooza section... he has a really nice set for a very reasonable price, although the thread title says closed so you may have to ask nicely to buy it anyway.

Here's my prized curly koa soundboard, which I'm currently planning to pair with Indian rosewood back/sides, although that may change by the time I get to building it up.
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Author:  GRD [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:27 pm ]
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My favorite is a set of black hearted sassafras,Oh wait it's my only set :lol:
Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:27 am ]
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CharlieT wrote:
I'm looking forward to building with this coco set.
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Cocobolo from Gilmer 8-6-2012.jpg


I bought two sisters to this from Gilmer.

One should arrive tomorrow.

Can't wait!!!!

The other's going to a commission piece.
Author:  fingerstyle1978 [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:12 am ]
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My second favorite set of coco...
Author:  Goodin [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:13 am ]
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A set of Amazon rosewood I got from Don Williams awhile back. I'm planning to build myself a dreadnought with it after these next three commissions. It really darkens when whetted.

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Author:  Darryl Young [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:38 am ]
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that is a great set of Amazon rosewood!
Author:  Don Williams [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:49 am ]
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Goodin wrote:
A set of Amazon rosewood I got from Don Williams awhile back. I'm planning to build myself a dreadnought with it after these next three commissions. It really darkens when whetted.

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Kicking myself for selling it too! But I need a new roof.
Author:  Darryl Young [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:15 pm ]
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Kicking? No.......you should be selling me a set like that <smile>
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