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nathanpeirson
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Hi folks,
I have a couple of builds coming up. One is a 00028 style guitar, the other is an octave mandolin. I have the wood sets, Sinker Redwood, Sitka Spruce, Walnut and Mahogany. Originally I was going to pair the Sinker and Walnut for the guitar, the Sitka and Mahogany for the Octave Mando. I have been reconsidering and toying with Sinker/Mahogany for the 000 and Sitka/Walnut for the octave. What are your thoughts. Anyone have great luck with either choice? Thanks all, I always look forward to your responses.
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I've heard that redwood is good match for walnut...

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sdsollod wrote:
I've heard that redwood is good match for walnut...

A few years back I played an R Taylor with Sinker Redwood and Walnut that was why I initially thought of it, but I am a bit worried it may get get too warm and mid rangie


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Clay S.
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I think of walnut and mahogany as having very similar characteristics (weight, hardness) so I think they will sound very similar when paired with the same top wood.
If you don't like the way the Taylor sounds, don't build it like a Taylor.
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To my ears, redwood over walnut is a nice combo for a guitar. I'm not sure about walnut for a mandolin, but I know redwood tops are not all that unusual. If I'm not mistaken, Shawn Lane, the mandolin player for Blue Highways, favors a redwood top paired with the traditional maple back and sides.

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I'd pair the Redwood with Walnut.

Anytime I'm stuck for inspiration on tonewood combinations I revisit these videos from George Lowden. Its just one guys thoughts on tonewood, but he's got the gravitas to deliver a sound opinion...

Every Guitar Has a Voice | Episode 1 | George Lowden | Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods
https://youtu.be/lov_ystdnUA

Every Guitar Has a Voice | Episode 2 | George Lowden | Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods
https://youtu.be/3rKXpCpoIEQ

And then they talk sound boxes and Thomas Leeb demos some wonderful Lowden guitars... then you realize how far down the rabbit hole you can go on youtube.
Every Guitar Has a Voice | Episode 3 | George Lowden & Thomas Leeb | Lowden Soundbox shapes
https://youtu.be/6U-_j3oR6Fo


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