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jfmckenna
 Post subject: EIR Backs - Only
PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:25 pm 
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Anyone know where I can purchase EIR backs only? I need 5 backs because I have 5 laminated side sets but no backs for them.

Actually even better and probably would be cheaper would be a QS EIR billet that I can resaw.

Everywhere I look online are sets only.

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Michaeldc
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Have you tried these guys? Towards the bottom of the page....

http://www.allenguitar.com/back.htm
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TimAllen
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I've ordered from Vikwood occasionally over the years and they've always been fine. They sell backs separately.

http://www.vikwood.com/index.php?route= ... h=62_73_75

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Tim Mullin
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jfmckenna wrote:
Anyone know where I can purchase EIR backs only? I need 5 backs because I have 5 laminated side sets but no backs for them.

Actually even better and probably would be cheaper would be a QS EIR billet that I can resaw.

Everywhere I look online are sets only.

Regards.

There is more than one of the forum sponsors who could probably sort you out quite easily. I’ve made this sort of request to tonewood dealers in the past, including 2 of the forum sponsors and they’re pretty good about helping out. Just send an email with your needs. You may not see photos beforehand, but you should at least be able to describe general colour, grade, etc.


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John Arnold
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Martin sells backs separately.

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Allied Lutherie.

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jfmckenna
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Thank you all for the info, much obliged.
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jfmckenna
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John Arnold wrote:
Martin sells backs separately.

I'm not finding any on Martins site. I presume I should be looking under the Guitar Makers Shop? They have lots of kits to offer and various parts but I don't see individual wood items like backs and sides unless part of a kit. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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Ditto on Allen Guitar.


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You probably won't be able to get a billet of EIR, regulations in India prohibit the international sale of EIR lumber. Backs and sides are considered veneers, and fretboards are considered musical instrument parts. The idea is trees grown in India should be milled in India.

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John Arnold
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I'm not finding any on Martins site. I presume I should be looking under the Guitar Makers Shop? They have lots of kits to offer and various parts but I don't see individual wood items like backs and sides unless part of a kit. Am I looking in the wrong place?


You must do it the old-fashioned way. Call Martin, ask for Guitarmaker's Connection. Gail is the primary contact. I was just there on Monday, and saw the listings posted on the wall.

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Call? What does that mean? :D

Thanks JA.
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