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Here are a number of previously unposted tone wood offerings, including Maple (some spalted) and Sitka Spruce, as well as reduced price on some excellent Madagascar Rosewood (Dalbergia Baroni). I originally purchased these Mad Rose Master Grade sets from Madinter Trade, Spain. They are all very solid and ring like a bell.

All sides are approx. 33" X 4 3/4" X 1/8" - 3/16". Back halves are as indicated. Asking price for each is also as indicated.

Here's the Mad Rose:

Set MR3 - 24" X 8 7/8" X 3/16"; price $250.00


MR3 Close-up


Set MR4 - 24 1/4" X 8 7/8" X 3/16"; price $250.00


MR4 Close-up


Set MR5 - 22 3/8" X 8" X 1/8", price $175.00


MR5 Close-up


Here's some Sitka Spruce book-matched top sets.
THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT1 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $23.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT2 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $23.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT3 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $20.00


Here's some Maple book-matched backs:

THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP1 - 7 5/8" X 22 1/4" (ea.), Price $45.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP2 - 10" X 25 1/2", Price $45.00
This Ambrosia Saplted Maple has a couple small worm holes in the dark areas, easily filled.



THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP3 - 10" X 25 1/2", Price $50.00
This Ambrosia Saplted Maple has a couple small worm holes in the dark areas, easily filled.



Shipping will be as individually arranged with the buyer. Shipping charges will be at actual cost. I prefer Payment via Paypal and shipping via USPS. Let me know if you have other shipping and/or payment preferences. E-mail me your mailing address and regular e-mail address and I will send you a Paypal invoice.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Max, I'll take sitka tops 1 and 2 please. Thanks.

Bill

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Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

I'll take Sitka top #3 please.

Would it be alright if I pay via Money Order? I prefer sending cash off then using Paypal.

Thanks.

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-Rob Eckert
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bill and Rob,

You guys got the Sitka.

Rob - if Paypal is OK for you send me your regular e-mail address. I also need your mailing address so I can figure the shipping cost.

Bill - A money order will be OK. Send me your mailing address so I can figure the shipping cost.

Thanks,
Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Sorry, guys


I got my responses turned around. Should read,

Bill - if Paypal is OK for you send me your regular e-mail address. I also need your mailing address so I can figure the shipping cost.

Rob - A money order will be OK. Send me your mailing address so I can figure the shipping cost.

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Max,  what are the thicknesses of the maple backs?



Thank's



Marc

Marc,

Set MP1 is 0.185"+
Set MP2 is 0.140"+
and Set MP3 is 0.150"+

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

March,

I didn't mention that they have been sanded to the indicated thicknesses with 80-grit on the drum sander.

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Are there any sides for the spalted Maple sets?
                           James

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James W Bolan
Nashville Tennessee

James,

No, I don't have any sides for these back sets.

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

I'm very tempted by the three maple backs Max...  If you confirm that the "curls" shown in the photos are there, I'll take the three of them.

Marc,

What you see is what you get. The only thing I did to the pictures was to brighten them up a little in Photoshop because I took the pictures inside and they were dark.

If you want them, please let me know and PM me your mailing address so I can figure out the shipping cost. Also, if payment via PayPal is OK, send me your regular e-mail address so I can send you an invoice once you decide.

Thanks,
Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Excellent...  I will take the three maple backs.



Thank's



Marc

Here is a set of Stewart McDonald tools for measuring and cutting fingerboard fret slots. Descriptions and prices follow:



THIS ITEM SOLD - FS1 Stainless Steel Fret Scale Template (650 mm & 660 mm scales) for use with Fret Slotting Miter Box (FS2, below), Purchased new from Stewart McDonald for $39.50, in near new condition, Price $30.00

THIS ITEM SOLD - FS2 Aluminum and brass Fret Slotting Miter Box, Purchased new from Stewart McDonald for $74.86, in near new condition, Price $60.00

THIS ITEM SOLD - FS3 Sheffield Steel Slotting Saw & Acrylic Depth Stop - Purchased new from Stewart McDonald for $30.00, in near new condition, Price $20.00

Purchase entire lot for $90.00

CHISELS

Here is a Robert Sorbey 1/4" Paring Chisel. Very useful in guitar making. Sells new at Lee Valley for $45.50. Near new condition. Price: $30.00.


THIS ITEM SOLD - This is a set of 1/2" Skew Chisels. These are both right and left-handed, i.e. they are beveled on both sides. Useful for carving neck/heel and getting into corners. Near new condition. Price: $25.00.


Classical Size Fiddle-Back Maple Guitar Set

This is a beautifully figured set of fiddle-back Maple. Many of Antonio de Torres' finest insturments were made of Maple. Book-matched back halves are 22 1/4" X 7 1/2" and sides are 34 1/2" X 4 1/2" each. Price $75.00.


I prefer Payment via PayPal and shipping via USPS. PM me with you street address so I can get shipping cost for you.

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

I will take the fretting tools lot for $90 please.

Thanks.

Paul

Max,

I'll your $25 skew chisels

Thanks

Shane

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Canada

Paul they are yours. I'll get you shipping costs as soon as I can. PayPal and USPS are preferred for payment and shipping.

Thanks,
Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Hi Shane,

I'll get you the shipping costs as soon as possible. I prefer PayPal for payment and USPS for shipping. If that's OK PM me you mailing address. I will also need your regular e-mail address go get you a Paypal invoice.

Thanks,
Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Three sets of excellent Madagascar Rosewood (Dalbergia Baroni). I originally purchased these Mad Rose Master Grade sets from Madinter Trade, Spain. They are all very solid and ring like a bell.

All sides are approx. 33" X 4 3/4" X 1/8" - 3/16". Back halves are as indicated. Asking price for each is also as indicated.

Here's the Mad Rose:

Set MR3 - 24" X 8 7/8" X 3/16"; price $250.00
SALE PRICE $225.00.


MR3 Close-up


Set MR4 - 24 1/4" X 8 7/8" X 3/16"; price $250.00
SALE PRICE $225.00.


MR4 Close-up


Set MR5 - 22 3/8" X 8" X 1/8", price $175.00
SALE PRICE $150.00.


MR5 Close-up


Here's a beautifully figured classical size set of fiddle back maple. Price $75.00.
SALE PRICE $67.00


Here's some Sitka Spruce book-matched top sets.
THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT1 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $23.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT2 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $23.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set SKT3 - 8" X 22" (ea.), Price $20.00


Here's some Maple book-matched backs:

THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP1 - 7 5/8" X 22 1/4" (ea.), Price $45.00


THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP2 - 10" X 25 1/2", Price $45.00
This Ambrosia Saplted Maple has a couple small worm holes in the dark areas, easily filled.



THIS ITEM SOLD - Set MP3 - 10" X 25 1/2", Price $50.00
This Ambrosia Saplted Maple has a couple small worm holes in the dark areas, easily filled.



Shipping will be as individually arranged with the buyer. Shipping charges will be at actual cost. I prefer Payment via Paypal and shipping via USPS. Let me know if you have other shipping and/or payment preferences. E-mail me your mailing address and regular e-mail address and I will send you a Paypal invoice.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

I also have 2 nice sets of fiddle back Maple sides.
Size 35 1/2" X 4 3/4"
Price $20.00 per set.


Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

max I'll take the maple sides

You got 'em, Bob.

I prefer payment via PayPal and shipping via USPS.

I'm leaving tomorrow AM to go out of town for a week and I won't be able to get you the shipping cost until I get back. Will that be OK? If so, please PM me your mailing address and regualr e-mail address so I can send you a PayPal invoice after I get the shipping cost.

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

Hey if that 67.00 of maple is still around I will take that.

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Brock Poling
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

That's yours Brock.

I prefer payment via PayPal and shipping via USPS.

I'm leaving tomorrow AM to go out of town for a week and I won't be able to get you the shipping cost until I get back. Will that be OK? If so, please PM me your mailing address and regualr e-mail address so I can send you a PayPal invoice after I get the shipping cost.

Max

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Max Bishop
Brighton, Michigan

My set of Max's Mad Rose arrived today. Very heavy and stiff...the photos don't do it justice.

Greg
Fort Worth, TX

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GregH
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