Breandan Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I've seen that some makers use a figured veneer to cap their guitars: Other than price is there a significant advantage to doing so rather than, say, a AAA flame maple top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I've seen that some makers use a figured veneer to cap their guitars: Other than price is there a significant advantage to doing so rather than, say, a AAA flame maple top? I'd say price is the main reason for that. There is no significant tonal advantage to doing so. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've done it on a few guitars. The reason was never price though. A good quality veneer is pretty expensive and harder to glue on IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElRay Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Availability is another factor. Many highly figured woods go directly to veneer. You might never find what you're looking for think enough for a cap. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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