NotYou Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have enough tiger wood in my shop for four necks, but I've never seen it used before. I let sit and dry for a long time and there's been no warping. It seems like pretty stable wood, but I'm iffy about using it until I know a little more about it. It's a little heavier than mahogany, looks waxy like rosewood, and is red like bloodwood. I think it'd make beautiful necks, especially paired with the right body. Does anyone have any experience with it or know much about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) My main concern is if it will hold up after years of guitar strings pulling on it. It seems to be sturdy, but I've never seen for a neck before. I'll get some next time I'm in my shop. Edited January 23, 2009 by NotYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Tigerwood is usually a generic name for Goncalo Alves, which has been used for fretboards definitely, and I think has been used for necks. I is rather hard and dense, so it can be tough to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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