jay5 Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I am planing out a semihollow guitar very similar in construction to Mykas recent one. I have a mahogany body that will be routed out but before I jump in I want to ensure that I have all my parts on hand. I am still looking for wood for the top. I plan on doing a slight carve. As so I want to put a 1/2" top on in order to give myself enough room for error (this will be my first carve). I have been looking for maple (predominantly on ebay) but I havent been able to find a suitable piece. Since I plan on a solod color finish I really dont care about figure. I have however found a tone more mahogany that I can have resawn to give me the desired dimensions. My question is if an all mahogony guitar is gonna sound like crap. I know this is a realitive question but reall, is it a bad idea? Any suggestions on what/where to look for a suitable top material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Would this work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 It's perfectly suitable. It won't be the same as maple, but it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Litch, I could have swore that wasnt there the last time I checked your auctions Maybe I just read it wrong. As far as I know that would work. Seems to meet the requirements; 1/2" thick wood cheap I will just need to check my measurements, but yeah that should work. My lower bout is 14" and I cant imagine that the length is over 19" Is it ready to be glued? Still offer a Projectguitar discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Yup 10% Not glued. Ready tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Cool, I will keep an eye on it. Any idea what shipping might be to NC, 27519? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 $10 or $11. I'll doublecheck. Its usually between 8 and 10....going across country....prolly higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 $10.50 UPS ground, Insured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Probably should take this to PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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