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  1. 13th February 2012, 04:23 PM #1
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    Default Neck Woods for Classical

    I am at the moment trying to find various woods to make a classical guitar. I am on a Disability Support Pension and can not really afford the woods offered by some tone-wood suppliers, so for my first guitar I am after cheaper woods. I have found some woods that I can use for sound board, back and ribs but I can not find as yet woods for the neck. What is a good wood for a classical guitar, and are there any places that sell "affordable" woods?
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    Bunnings.

    Ive got away with Merbau and Tassie Oak. Just choose carefully and get quarter sawn stock. Tassie Oak may have sap pockets but you will see if they are there on the outside of the board.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gordo_burns View Post
    I am at the moment trying to find various woods to make a classical guitar. I am on a Disability Support Pension and can not really afford the woods offered by some tone-wood suppliers, so for my first guitar I am after cheaper woods. I have found some woods that I can use for sound board, back and ribs but I can not find as yet woods for the neck. What is a good wood for a classical guitar, and are there any places that sell "affordable" woods?
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    I've used meranti for a classical - I had some left over from making bookshelves and thought I might try it. Turned out well - the neck is still straight 36 years later.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sebastiaan56 View Post
    Bunnings.

    Ive got away with Merbau and Tassie Oak. Just choose carefully and get quarter sawn stock. Tassie Oak may have sap pockets but you will see if they are there on the outside of the board.
    Are you saying that you have been able to get suitable wood from Bunnings?
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