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SnowManSnow

Post subject: Sapelle top?

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:13 pm

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I’ve had some wonderful mahogany topped guitars over the years, and wondered if the sapelle variant would craft an acceptable
Sound board. Any thoughts on this?
-B

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klooker

Post subject: Re: Sapelle top?

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:38 pm

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First name: Kevin
Last Name: Looker
City: Worthington
State: OH
Zip/Postal Code: 43085
Country: USA
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Most of the Sapele I've had is a lot denser than Honduran Mahogany.

Of course, just like Hog, the density varies. I'd do a lot of homework first: density vs. stiffness.

Just my $0.02

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tysam

Post subject: Re: Sapelle top?

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:02 pm

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First name: Alan
Last Name: Jones
City: Cobble Hill
State: British Columbia
Country: Canada
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I put one together for a local musician here on the Island about two years ago. Turned out very well. Honduran B/S and Sapele top.

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meddlingfool

Post subject: Re: Sapelle top?

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 2:17 am

Brazilian Rosewood

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First name: Ed
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Yes it can be don, though I'd be more inclined to look towards khaya first...

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