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MaxBishop
PostPosted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 2:26 pm 
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Can anyone put me onto an economical source for carbon fiber neck reinforcement rods? I bought some a while back from a then-OLF sponsor and apparently lost the contact information (wasn't Stew-Mac or LMI). I don't see any names in the sponsors' list that jog my memory.

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Hank Mauel
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Los Alamos Composites at:

http://www.jameswattsguitars.com/LAC.htm

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Bob Shanklin
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I found Goodwinds to be an excellent source for CF for necks, as well as fiberglass rods and rubber tips for Gobars.

http://www.goodwinds.com/index.shtml

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Shane Neifer
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Los Alamos as well, and Jim has been a member of our community from very early on! He makes guitars and knows what they need!

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I was under the impression Los Alamos Composites was going out of business, I believe they still have some stock left but are not getting any new stuff in. I am not 100% sure on that though, can anyone confirm or deny this? Sorry if I am mistaken

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If you want hollow carbon fiber rods, check at an archery supply store. They have old arrows in for refletching that you can get for next to nothing. I am using them as buttresses in my 2nd build. Got two rods about 30 inches long for $3 or $4 dollars.

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I use bars from Dragonplate ....

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Dave Fifield
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TonyKarol wrote:
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I use CF rods (hollow and solid) and other CF products from Dragonplate also. They seem to have the best prices and have great customer service.

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Thanks all for you responses.

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JJ Donohue
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Los Alamos for me. If and when Jim goes out of business then Dragon Plate.

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