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Man....all this looks so professional and cool and fun and easy only it's not easy 

18 hours ago, Neven said:

No need for it, but still thanks

It's available over here, and I'm considering buying a whole board these days.

My guess is it wouldn't be much more expensive than to send a piece large enough from Serbia to Croatia.

Anyway, really, thanks for your offer!

No problem my friend.

I often have someone going to Croatia so I could send it to you free of charge

Man this looks great. My imagination is kicking in and I can't wait to see what beauty is hiding behind it

On 12/1/2015, 12:33:41, Prostheta said:

Quick story - but did you know that the Japanese Caparison factory was originally a Jackson factory? Jackson opened up a factory in Japan to produce a more affordable alternative to their USA models, however it turned out that the Japanese factory were producing instruments superior to their USA equivalents; they soon shuttered the production instead of shooting themselves in the foot, but it re-opened as Caparison. I used to own a Japanese-made Rhoads Professional, and I have to agree that it pissed on the USA Jacksons of that period.

You are right about this, those are the import series of Jackson/Charvel.

I have at home a beautiful black Charvel Model 4 and it plays like hell.

On 11/27/2015, 10:38:38, Neven said:

I'd say this could be Padouk...

"dirty" side oxidized to brown, freshly sanded sides turned orange red again.

This wood is available to get in these parts of the world, and it wouldn't be strange that it was even more available in the past.

 

Good notice Neven, when I take a look at some padouk fingerboards it does look the same.

Hey do you wanna piece of it?

Hi Neven I must say all this looks great!

I'm a big fan of soloist like bodies and this one looks just great!

Keep up the good work man

Greetings from Smederevo

On 11/27/2015, 11:05:29, Prostheta said:

Good rationale. I bet a wipe with acetone would reveal a lot.

This sounds interesting, I have to try it in next few days. Will come back with some photos.

Great work man!

Looking forward to see new things

Before I pass this to someone who knows a thing or two about the wood I took an other look to find out that the wood just cracked!

The side that was not cleaned just cracked...damn...this is not a good behavior. 

I have to clean a new piece and let it sit for a few days to see what happens.

22 hours ago, ScottR said:

Bubinga crossed my mind as well. Often the choices made for raw materials are based on what's on hand at the time and place of construction. Many of the old barns still standing where I grew up are entirely constructed of rough sawn black walnut, because that was what the native forests were full of.

On the other hand it's hard to picture a Serbian river boat being built in the African bush. there may be a fascinating story behind it all.

SR

ScottR that would indeed be a great story

The ship was built in Germany mid thirties last century and was "upgraded" since then. As far as I know these boards - planks have been on board at least 40-50 years. I seriously doubt it is Bubinga. I plan to send it to a friend of mine, a good luthier, perhaps he can identify it for me.

Never the less, my original plan was to use this wood for the body or some laminated neck but now I'm having second thoughts.

I took these photos with my phone, will do it again with camera it should look much better, also I will post some more photos ow "raw" board

2 hours ago, Prostheta said:

Wow, amazing! That looks like it was cut from some OLD trees judging by the straightness of the growth rings.

"Rock hard and slick". I'm doubtful that it is Lignum Vitae, but I could easily be wrong. Does the wood feel like the world's hardest candle? Lignum Vitae is massively difficult to glue up, but it makes wonderful wooden plane soles, bearings, etc. It was used as the watertight rudder bearing seals on old ships, since it expands in saltwater and is self-lubricating. Legendary old trade wood!

I might be interested in buying a little off you, if you have a good amount. Mystery woods are always amusing. Certainly don't use it for barbecue fuel!

Here you go: same information as what I knew...
http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/lignum%20vitae.htm

My friend thank you for the interest, honestly I have no idea how to send it to you, also I don't have much of it two or three boards.

I will gladly pack it and send it by post or some delivery service but I'm not sure how it works with the customs (Serbia is not in the EU)

Hi guys,

I've been around for a while looking and reading, basically gathering information's and experience from many of you.

Finally I made a first cut and would like to share it with you.

A few years ago I came across something interesting. My brother in law was working on some old river cargo ship and was appointed to observe reparation of the vessel.

Interesting thing is that the ship was made before WWII and they were changing the wooden floor. Ok the wood wasn't from that time but it was over 50 years old! So I took three boards, which by the way were heavy as hell, black from the coal that was loaded on them for the last 50-60 years and I took them home.

At first I couldn't figure out what kind of wood was it until a few days ago I took one board and chopped a piece to see is it worth it or should I make a bbq with it 

  Finally here are photos of the piece with my poor attempt to make inlays with some shell.

I still cant figure out what kind of wood is it but I can tell you that it is hard as a rock and slick.

This looks awesome!

Hi boeba, your project looks cool.

Did you decide what's it gonna be bolt on, set neck or a neck through?

I'm starting a neck through explorer soon so will follow you

All the best!

I love how this came out! I have explorer on my 2 do list for a while but now I have to put it on top of the list

Great stuff man! I must say that by reading all of this and seeing all these photos I'm seeing a whoooole new dimension of guitar building!

Greetings from Europe

My GOD this is a great site!

I have been looking for a place like this for a few months now and finally I'm here!

Just preparing to build my first guitar... actually since I couldn't make up my mind which is my favorite I'm gonna make me a PRS-like double cut and an explorer like, both will be a neck through.

I'll be reading out all these posts and get back with some update.

Once again! This is a life saver!