They probably used koa or mahogany cutoffs from the sides and backs. I used maple on both of mine. Any of the other standard hard woods would probably be fine - rosewood.
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| Author: | ernie [ Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge plate for weissenborn style 1 |
My 2 different plans both call for 6mm KOA bridge plate, what have you used and why, this is a style 1 and my first weissie. Have lots of black walnut and was thinking it might be a good substitute for the KOA Thanks! |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge plate for weissenborn style 1 |
Black walnut might be a little soft for a bridge plate. I would use maple. |
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| Author: | Freeman [ Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge plate for weissenborn style 1 |
They probably used koa or mahogany cutoffs from the sides and backs. I used maple on both of mine. Any of the other standard hard woods would probably be fine - rosewood.
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge plate for weissenborn style 1 |
On my 20s Weissenborn I used to have the original plate was maple. Black walnut is a bit mushy for a bridge plate. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge plate for weissenborn style 1 |
Maple it is. or rosewood. thanks everyone. |
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