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| Author: | James A. [ Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
I bought what I think is a beautiful piece of amazon rosewood for my back and sides, got it from allied, very happy with it. I am wondering if anyone knows how well it bends (I will be doing by hand with a bending iron), and how thin I could go on the back and sides. And also if anyone has used it for their builds, what do you think of the sound properties? Thanks EDIT: I also forgot to ask, would you use titebond or epoxy to join the back? |
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| Author: | joel Thompson [ Mon Dec 28, 2009 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
it bends niclely (but slab sawn sides can be a little unstable) and clues well. its not as oily as some of the other other rosewoods but this can obviously vary from peice to peice. its one of my fave rosewoods i likie it alot and i am making a guitar with some lovely quarter sawn stuff at the moment. J. |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
You should probably take it thinner than what you are used with Indian or other rosewood. I have a few sets and all are incredibly heavy. |
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| Author: | John Hale [ Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
All I know is that I've recently acquired a set and that it taps beautifully |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
It bends well. I think you would be ok with either glue. I generally use epoxy on rosewood backs, but I am sure tightbond or LMI white would work fine. |
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| Author: | James A. [ Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who knows something about Amazon Rosewood |
Well I really appreciate it. Thanks for the advice. |
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