RainDownMyBlues Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Is it feasable to use a South American Lace wood as a guitar body? It's heavy about 39 lbs per cubic foot. I'm not sure what mahogony is. I think its a beautiful wood but dont really want to mess with making it as a "cap" to another wood. If someone has used this before can you tell me if it is a good tone wood? Resonate good, and where does it shine. Lows, highs, mids or what. Thank you in advance if anyone replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Lookhere! I'm not sure if this will answer you question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDownMyBlues Posted May 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Thank you! I would also like to know a great place to buy wood rather ceap online. I found some great sites but I would like to know pricing without calling in and making a commitment. I'm still not sure on what wood I want to use. I do think the lacewood is beautiful though. I think I may have to chamber the wood, or just make a thinner body. I need to find somewhere to get custom milled wood or a decently priced pice that I can buy the neck through part. Thanks for any additional help. May I just say that this is a very helpful forum, and a great "community" it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 If you want good service and good pricing, your best bet is to find a local hardwood place. Mine carries lacewood. Don't remember the exact price, but I could look it up. Anyway, you get to pick your own wood, so you can get the best (if you can see signs of figure underneath rough sawn wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 4/4 lacewood $7 b/f 8/4 lacewood $8 b/f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDownMyBlues Posted May 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 We have a couple of places here Effingham Builders supply, ACE, and Menards. I can't remember if Menards carrys that type of wood. I'm sure there are other hardware/lumber stores around. I'll just have to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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