schitzo1978 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Here is the original question, having some difficulty with the site not responding. E. Hello All, this is my absolute first post here. I stumbled on this site and think it is incredible, the tutorials alone rock!! I just purchased a Jackson body which I have sanded down. It was in rough shape, i did all necessary wood filling wth plastic wood and and going to have to build up the sections between the pickups and bridge as it was not even. (I hope I can glue ontop of this stuff without it puffiing up?) My intention is to apply a nice veneer to the top of the guitar as seen in the veneering tutorial on this site. Here is my question: where can i get a nice bookmatched (is that the word?) thin veneer top? I went through the list of suppliers on the sire but to be quite honest it is VERY intimidating for a newbie who has never done this and doesn't have a good grasp of all this terminology. Essentially I am looking for a 2 piece veneer of flammed maple (like on the tutorial) and a piece for the headstock. Thickness between 1/20th-1/40th of an inche. Oh also, I am in montreal Canada but have not problems buying from a US based supplier. The guy who sold me the Jackson is also selling some Curly maple veneer (1/40th") which he is going to make me a deal on , 10USD for the 2 pieces for the body and a pice for the headstock. Problem is that I will more than likely mess this up so I want to buy quite a few sets. I have no problems buying 10 sets, especially since I will store the ones I dont use for friends who are starting projects. So all this being said, can any one you provide me with some companies that have what I am looking for.... (esentially the same wood that was used in the tutorial ! or very close to that). I am opened to other types of wood if they have the same visual effect. Thanks Eric Attard a.k.a. Schitzo1978 Montreal, Canada attard1978 @ hotmail . com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasteven Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 You should check on eBay. Just do a search for "flamed maple veneer", your guarenteed to get some hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schitzo1978 Posted March 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 (edited) Actually I am an ebay veteran..the only person selling something close to what i am looking for is that seller whom i bought the body from (gill_malmsteen ??). No flamed maple to speak of on ebay, also I was hoping to buy from a company or supplier as i want more than 1 set. 10 sets would be best. any ideas are appreciated. thanks. Eric. Edited March 7, 2005 by schitzo1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Mailloux Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 (edited) Give a call to Langevin & Forest on Pie IX street. They've got all kinds of woods from all over the world. They might have what you're looking for. Edited March 7, 2005 by Phil Mailloux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 http://www.universaljems.com/cart/veneer.htm This store is owned by Brian, very nice guy , and owner of PG!!! There is also this page on the main site, and from what I see you didn't know it existed, check every single one of those suppliers, 'cause every one got something nice that the other don't have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schitzo1978 Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 i actually did see that and looked around but again..not very straight forward for someone who has never done this before. ill check it out again and see if i can make heads or tails of whats there. also thanks for the other 2 leads ill checkem out. any other help would be most appreciated. cheers. eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwm Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 this place has lots of good stuff http://www.certainlywood.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPL Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 No flamed maple to speak of on ebay, also I was hoping to buy from a company or supplier as i want more than 1 set. 10 sets would be best. any ideas are appreciated. thanks. Eric. ← Try searching under "bookmatched" or "BM" veneer. Think of every possible lable someone might put on it and paw through the mountain of results. Searching for wood on ebay can be a pain because there are few standard lables. It's been a while since I've looked for veneer on ebay but there used to be tons of it. Some of it may not be listed as bookmatched but come in bundles of sequentualy cut veneer that you can bookmatch yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 The only place you need to deal with is Certainly Wood. I use them as a supplier for the veneers that I use in furniture making and they have been a 100% spot on supplier for me for the last maybe twenty years. You can tell them what you want and they will find exactly (if it exists) what you need. They guys on the phone know their stock. Another tip: Check out Fine Woodworking magazine. The website is Taunton Press.com It is aimed primarily at furniture guys but has had really good articles on veneering over the years. It's what got me started using a vacuum press way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Check-out this thread. http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=14825 These guys seem to have good selection too. For veneer: http://veneersupplies.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schitzo1978 Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 thanks guys, ill look into the leads. I may have to do some phone calling to avoid buying the wrong thing. I guess i need some Book Matched Flammed maple Veneer (or similar) thickness between 1/20th and 1/40th of an inch. Keep those leads coming guys, I really appreciated it. Eric Montreal, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swirlslave Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 hi eric, langevin forest does have veneer but not the kind we use for guitar (flammed, quilt), but they have small piece that you could use for headstock only. I bought from veneersupplies.com and they have great product at reasonable price but the only problem is that they use UPS to deliver and it costed me a HUGE brokerage and custom fee. But check cause i think they were gonna change their shipping method or add a cheaper one. Finally, i think ebay is the cheapest and could be great if you have someone in canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
araz Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I guess i need some Book Matched Flammed maple Veneer (or similar) thickness between 1/20th and 1/40th of an inch. Keep those leads coming guys, Hi Eric, I stumbled across your post from a search... Anyways, Langevin & Forest on Pie IX street has EXACTLY what you need. I know because I just bought an 8'' x 4' bookmatched flamed maple veneer from them for $12cnd. I don't know the exact thickness but it is ready to be used on a guitar. Go check them out... but give yourself a good hour for visiting, the place is not that big but they have a lot of great stuff... Hope this info is not too late, Take care, Araz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schitzo1978 Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 hey araz, thanks man. if u use msn add me to your list, attard1978@hotmail. com its definitely not too late. thanks e. I guess i need some Book Matched Flammed maple Veneer (or similar) thickness between 1/20th and 1/40th of an inch. Keep those leads coming guys, Hi Eric, I stumbled across your post from a search... Anyways, Langevin & Forest on Pie IX street has EXACTLY what you need. I know because I just bought an 8'' x 4' bookmatched flamed maple veneer from them for $12cnd. I don't know the exact thickness but it is ready to be used on a guitar. Go check them out... but give yourself a good hour for visiting, the place is not that big but they have a lot of great stuff... Hope this info is not too late, Take care, Araz ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 ebay can be challenging at times, because thre are so mayn different names that are used for one type of wood, some reccomendations are "curly" and "figured" and maybe instead of "flamed" use "flame" sometimes little things like that can make a big difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 ebay can be challenging at times, because thre are so mayn different names that are used for one type of wood, some reccomendations are "curly" and "figured" and maybe instead of "flamed" use "flame" sometimes little things like that can make a big difference ← Nagam in Montreal on Diab street specializes in veneers. They have the widest selection you will ever see and they supply pretty much everyone. F.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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