NotYou Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) I have an ongoing build right now with a walnut top and a redwood back. I want to make it a string-thru, but I think redwood might be too soft to support the ferrules. I'm afraid they're going to sink into the body over time. You can easily dent redwood with a fingernail, so I think it makes sense that the pressure from a string could sink the ferrule. I know some of you have a lot more experience with general woodworking than me and you might have a better idea. My big concern is the long term effect. Edited June 13, 2009 by NotYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Well, I would wait for another answer, but I would guess that it probably is too soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko_slash Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Maybe do some laminate back, and put harder wood (maple, curly?) in the middle, so it supports ferrules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDub Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I've had one done for about a year now with Redwood and ferrules, and so far no problems at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I'd be tempted to soak the inside walls of the holes with some thin CA to firm things up a bit. Do it first thing after you drill it so there is no finish to keep it from soaking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I would think the ferrules is all you need using any wood. I dont see an issue where a properly set ferrule will pull through the guitar body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) I guess I'll give it a shot. I might make some type of plate to put back there that will hold all six strings instead of individual strings. I have another one going right now with a maple and walnut back and top and a redwood center. I had that idea after this one, though. The maple and walnut will help protect the redwood of it's dropped or whatever. I think that's the way I'll be doing most of the time from now on. Edited June 14, 2009 by NotYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narcissism Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 They hole up in basswood, which is the equivelant of wooden cheese. There's also a few redwood builds with strings through on here I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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