Thread: Highly Figured Qld Walnut for Guitars

nice boards, im sure they would look great as a body or neck...

And I heard today from someone not on the forum who has a walnut guitar how resonant the guitar was from the walnut

Im liking that quilted one for a neck.

Hi,was wondering about the price for the walnut timber?

Im in, bring em on. This is my favourite timber bar none! I know Maton uses it for acoustics.

For those who have weak noses be aware that the freshly cut timber smells like a mix of spew and chook dirt.

Yea, I'm afraid I'll never use it again because of the smell

Originally Posted by jeffhigh

Yea, I'm afraid I'll never use it again because of the smell

Well the good news is that this has been aired dried for that long the smell is all but gone, even when it's being machined it is barely noticeable and I don't think that is because it's killed off my smelling factors as I can still smell the nice ones like Rosewood, Cedar and Oak.

Though I do agree the odor is an "AQUIRED ONE" I have it in Veneer and seperating loose leaves is an outside job!


Cheers


Steve

Yes,

1+ for very interested.

Cheers

Originally Posted by toolbagsPLUS

This is a new area for me as primarily i'm a furniture and Box maker.

I have found a stash of highly quilted and fiddleback Qld Walnut. Boards are as wide as 14" most over 12" between 25-30mm thick long lengths.

Is this a good timber for guitar building? and is there any interest??

If so i'll arrange purchase and put it in the Timber market place.

Some I have already put into furniture but was told today it was sort after by guitar makers.


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Steve

I'd be interested also if you wanted to sell some pieces.

Sign me up. Ill take some off ya hands!

Wow! did not expect the response I got, so will get some real facts and figures for you all in the next couple of days


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Steve

Nice ! Count me in too

Originally Posted by toolbagsPLUS

Wow! did not expect the response I got, so will get some real facts and figures for you all in the next couple of days


Cheers

Steve

Just dont forget the figure. Bahahahaah

Originally Posted by toolbagsPLUS

I have found a stash of highly quilted and fiddleback Qld Walnut. Boards are as wide as 14" most over 12" between 25-30mm thick long lengths.

Is this a good timber for guitar building? and is there any interest??

Cheers


Steve

If you want to get maximum value for money out of your stash I'd be looking at resawing it for acoustic back and side sets. For acoustic use you should be looking at resawing to no less than 4mm thickness.

Cheers Martin