Thread: Preferred list of suppliers of tonewood and guitar parts

Thanks Ray, very helpful!

Thanks Ray, a useful guide for budding Ozzie luthiers.

I would also recommend Kevin at "Stairway to Kevin" and Perry Ormsby at Ormsby Guitars (both in Oz)

Originally Posted by GourmetSaint

I would also recommend Kevin at "Stairway to Kevin" and Perry Ormsby at Ormsby Guitars (both in Oz)

uploaded this morning
thanks

I think the stairway to Kevin link is down..?

Thanks for the list.
I'd like to know how members go getting timber from overseas. Does the dreaded Aussies Customs Service get in the way?

I've been apprehensive about buying timber from the US
BBM

vedder mountain hardwoods should be off that list
i havent had a chance to update it
they dudded me with the last shipment arrived here a few days ago
one of the boards had a large crack right through it and they ignored emails re the issue

Ray,

Stairway to Kevin needs to come off as well, closed down

I highly recommend www.alaskaspecialtywoods.com for great service and quality product if you are after spruce tops.

Originally Posted by bassbuilderman

Thanks for the list.
I'd like to know how members go getting timber from overseas. Does the dreaded Aussies Customs Service get in the way?

I've been apprehensive about buying timber from the US
BBM

I recently ordered $500 worth of stuff from Stew-Mac including curly maple back and sides and a neck, I've also ordered rosewood from them before with no problems. I think if the orders under $1000 there shouldn't be any custom fees.
I haven't however ordered more exotic stuff such as stuff from Lmi..there may be problems with this stuff so make sure its not a protected species and that it passes all the tests.

On another note, might wanna update that site and add some new suppliers if people have any..

Ok so heres a few suppliers I found kicking around, I've used mop supplies and allparts before and both are very good. The others I don't have experience with but maybe other people can say if there reliable etc.

Supplier of mother of pearl for inlays and rosettes etc.
http://www.mopsupplies.com

Supplier of most hardware for musical instruments, lots of replacement parts.
http://www.allparts.com

General Luthier supplies.
http://www.guitaraust.com.au

Guitar Maker and parts supplier.
http://www.ormsbyguitars.com/parts.html

latest update

if any one wants an addition or subtraction pm me
cheers
ray

Originally Posted by bassbuilderman

Thanks for the list.
I'd like to know how members go getting timber from overseas. Does the dreaded Aussies Customs Service get in the way?

I've been apprehensive about buying timber from the US
BBM

buy from anyone on the list and you should be fine
customs may open the pack but thats no big deal