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| Author: | Jim_Beam [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | laminated neck question.... |
I'm still working on my first build, and already thinking about my next. This one has a 5-layer through neck, 3 layers of maple and 2 of walnut. I'd like to get a little fancier on the next. I've seen some high-end builds where there is a thin white layer between 2 woods. What is this material? Plastic? Where do I get it, and what kind of glue would I use on it? Thanks for your input. |
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| Author: | Chameleon [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
That's typically a thin slice of wood. Plastic isn't well known as a tonewood and I doubt that's what you're seeing. My guess is rock maple. P S I'm getting ready to do a laminated neck too. Cocobolo and maple. |
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| Author: | Jim_Beam [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
Chameleon wrote: That's typically a thin slice of wood. Plastic isn't well known as a tonewood and I doubt that's what you're seeing. My guess is rock maple. Yeah, I didn't think plastic would be a good idea. It's just that some of them are so light-colored. Chameleon wrote: P S I'm getting ready to do a laminated neck too. Cocobolo and maple. Sweet. My next will be maple, padouk, and walnut. And maybe some pear veneer if it's light enough. |
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
Maple would be my guess (veneer), although fish paper might theoretically be possible (Stuff binding is made of sometimes). |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
Get some veneer, maple or other light colored wood. There is also white fiber sheets available. Fred |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | laminated neck question.... |
I use maple veneer, as others suggest. Cheap enough and easy to get. I also use it under head plates and such. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
If it is really white then it could be holly veneer. |
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| Author: | Rodger Knox [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
I've used holly quite a bit. It can be bright white and look like plastic, especially under finish. Maple usually has a liittle color, esspecially under finish. |
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| Author: | Jim_Beam [ Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: laminated neck question.... |
Rodger Knox wrote: I've used holly quite a bit. It can be bright white and look like plastic, especially under finish. Maple usually has a liittle color, esspecially under finish. ^^^^ this Did some Googleing and found affordable holly veneer at CertainlyWood. http://www.certainlywood.com/index.cfm Ordered up enough to last the rest of my life for $25. |
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