Martinedwards Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 hi folks, anyone ever used these guys? their prices (which you have to ask for) sem pretty reasonable and they do free shipping and cash on delivery on orders of over 200 Euro akustik wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ask the folks over on the OLF; I've had them bookmarked for a while now, and if I recall correctly some of the guys there were going to test-order some of the caucasian spruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 http://akustikwood.com/Woods/Guitar/spruce_5l.jpg This picture excites me. So sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinedwards Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Naw, nothing yet over there, they're more US orientated that here seems to be. Also, there are a few sponsors on the OLF who get ALL the wood orders!!! (and for good reason too from what I've seen) I thought maybe a forum with more europeans might have tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are too far for me. Shipping would cost twice what the wood costs. I have been stocking up on the Redwood, Sitka, Lutz, Engleman, Port Orford Cedar, Western Red. However I have yet to get the European supplier and freight costs worked out to stock up. Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag29 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 hi folks, anyone ever used these guys? their prices (which you have to ask for) sem pretty reasonable and they do free shipping and cash on delivery on orders of over 200 Euro akustik wood Yes, I did: after some months and more stories I got finally my order, but 50% were heavily off quarter and the measurements did not fit (sides too small for D-size, the given measurements on the internet page is not what they are delivering) so I had to send a lot back. I know some others who have bought from them and it seems to be always the same: they are mixing minor wood in larger orders (and calculate for regular). The usable wood was nice, but the price / piece is more than expected after paying postage for return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 hi folks, anyone ever used these guys? their prices (which you have to ask for) sem pretty reasonable and they do free shipping and cash on delivery on orders of over 200 Euro akustik wood Yes, I did: after some months and more stories I got finally my order, but 50% were heavily off quarter and the measurements did not fit (sides too small for D-size, the given measurements on the internet page is not what they are delivering) so I had to send a lot back. I know some others who have bought from them and it seems to be always the same: they are mixing minor wood in larger orders (and calculate for regular). The usable wood was nice, but the price / piece is more than expected after paying postage for return. Interesting, Could you elaborate on what heavily off quarter is(8%,10%,20%,30%). Where you able to check for runnout( Was the stock processed well from split wood)? What grade were you purchasing, and what was the pricing like at that grade vs a lower grade? Sounds like you had a significant wait for your order(how long was shipment delayed prior to shipping? and how much time did it take for the shipping itself). Sorry to be overly curious... Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Also, we talking heavily off-quarter on the back/side sets (which, unless they're marked as quartered, isn't unheard of) or the tops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yes, I'm going to derail the thread again. I love pictures of wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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