Guitarfrenzy Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Stew Mac seems like they have too high of prices(once again lol). The prices I've seen is #5136 Mahogany, quartersawn {3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 26"} , $54.67.. maybe that's not too much, if the wood quality was really good.. but they don't even tell. That seems like enough wood to make a set neck.. I've looked at Luth Mer International page and they was cheaper, but the wood was only 7/8" thick, so I'm not sure if that would be wide enough to make a electric guitar neck.. ala Les Paul Jr. style.. I'm thinking it would be wide enough but I'd have to glue another small piece for the heel and headstock. I'm thinking of getting the #4655 Ebony for the fingerboard... or the #4655-r Rosewood both costing over 15 dollars. And also it doesn't tell the grade of wood used which worries me alot... Just wondering who you guys normally use to get wood from... We got alot of Swamp Ash we want to use(free is good)... but some will have Quilted Maple tops.. which will cost alot.. but I just need to know of a place that will sell quality woods at decent prices. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I'm still working on this (and probably will be forever) but here's what I have run into: Warmoth and Stewmac both have well-prepared wood (already surfaced and thickness is usually just right). Other places such as exoticwoods seem to be a great deal due to the large selection and decent prices but come with a catch - the wood is not in good enough shape to use right away. The pieces that I have bought are not straight, not edged or surfaced and the thickness is usually much more than you would want (if you just wanted to start cutting you neck shape,...). There are plenty of figured wood suppliers on the internet that I have had some experience with. I bought a very nice piece of flamed maple recently that I found to have a number of defects and again was not surfaced or edged. It can be dealt with and made to be a very nice top but the price I paid for cheaper wood is that I now have to spend days getting it prepared for cutting/shaping. I'd like to know if anyone has bought maple tops from stewmac to see if their quality is any better. I've decided to bite the bullet and get a jointer so that I can deal with these issues and be able to buy from more suppliers without too much worry. I'm sorry I don't have a list of places for you, but the point of my reply was to pass on the experience I had when shopping around for lower priced wood. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 I had good luck at LMI for my latest project. 2 piece slab of Alder for about 50 bucks including shipping. It was also in really good shape and didn't need a lot of fixing to glue it up. www.lmii.com I'd use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 i prefer going to my local exotic hard wood store. It usualy takes me about 2 hours to find what ever i'm looking for but it's well worth it. They carry almost every wood but alder (weird eh? ), and they have a full industrial woodshop right next to the heated storage warehouse, so i get all my joining planning and sometimes the cutting done there. And the prices are great considering i'm in canada I try to stay away from online cause i get hit with the "customs importaion tax" and the exchange rate when ever i order something from the states... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 There may be some place to buy that kinda wood locally but If it is I don't know about it.. I'll try calling around to see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberking Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Call Hogan's Hardwoods in Jacksonville. They have anything you want or can get it, from veneer and 1/4" stock to body blank thicknesses. Domestic and exotic. They gave me a good price on quilted maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Nice.. I knew you had mentioned a place close to Little Rock, but didn't know they handled Mahogany, or Quilted Maple.. we definetly need to go check that place out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Call Hogan's Hardwoods in Jacksonville. Which Jacksonville? I used to live up in Jacksonville Florida........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted August 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 lol.. he's talking about Jacksonville, Arkansas.. it's north from Little Rock... But I can sense your southern pride Brian.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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