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  1. 13th March 2011, 11:33 AM #1
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    Default Flame maple LP top?

    It's probably been asked before, but does anyone know of a local supplier of (Big Leaf) maple I can use for a bookmatched Les Paul top? Preferably flamed about 14mm thick. I got some from a USA supplier last time (3d hardwoods) but I can't seem to find them now. I want to stick with the original '59 body timber recipe for this one (my 2nd LP) before I give Aussie timbers a go.
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  3. 13th March 2011, 01:15 PM #2
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    I have a nice piece of Flamed Queensland Maple
    I've had it sitting in the shed for about 4 years, but haven't bookmatched it as i don't have a bandsaw, yet
    Its 26mm thick, so when bookmatched, it will probably end up about 12mm thick per side
    Let me know if you're interested, and I'll post a picture
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  4. 13th March 2011, 01:40 PM #3
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    Wow dayvo, that was a quick reply! I am keen to try Australian timbers once I get the LP out of the way, but not just yet. I do want to go with the original concept; US/Canadian maple top on this one. After that I will feel properly blooded (figuratively speaking) and will be more adventurous with the next ones.
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    No worries
    The link below is an american site, but you'll probably find the shipping costs as much as the timber
    http://www.gilmerwood.com/instrument_wood-maples.htm
    Other than that try Perry Ormsby
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    Try Perry,
    He has boards for sale. Not sure about the thickness you're after, but you can always ask

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    Perry wood have them (pun pun), you could also give harry from fret services a go as well, I have none and no idea when Ill be getting more in, Carbatec sometimes has some that you can slice up yourself and make a top out of
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