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18th January 2010, 05:24 PM #1
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silver wattle for neck?
Hi all,
I am looking at using some quartersawn silver wattle for the neck of my next build though I haven’t heard much about this timber or had any experience with it.
Looking at the density & hardness, it seems like it would be ok, though I have heard that some people don’t like other acacias like blackwood for necks (while others say it’s great)?????
I’ve tested some small pieces & it seems to saw, carve & sand ok – just have to be careful to avoid tear-outs as there is a bit of figuring to it.
Are there any major problems that anyone can see with this?
Thanks
PJ
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18th January 2010, 05:35 PM #2
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Silver Wattle for Neck
Hi PJ you will not have any problems using silver wattle for a neck
Member of the acacia family same as blackwood.
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18th January 2010, 09:01 PM #3
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as long as wood is environmentally stable (ie dry) , i reckon most wood of reasonable density and hardness can be used for guitar necks...espc those which are similar to the staple woods(mahogany/maple) for commercial guitar neck production in density/hardness
Looking for
1. fiddleback mulga - 1" thick, 3"wide, 26" long
PM if you have for sale!
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18th January 2010, 10:57 PM #4
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Dimensional stability is also important....
Whatever note you blow youre never more than a semitone away from the correct one....(Miles Davis)
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19th January 2010, 10:40 AM #5
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..indeed...
Originally Posted by kiwigeo
...i value this wood attribute very very highly espc as i do my guitar necks without any finish or a truss rod
...however, maple is not exactly the poster child for 'dimensional stability' and it is a staple construction material for guitar necks espc electric ones...Looking for
1. fiddleback mulga - 1" thick, 3"wide, 26" long
PM if you have for sale!
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19th January 2010, 06:32 PM #6
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Thanks for the advice guys - I will forge ahead as planned.
Have 2 pieces big enough for necks so will make twins!
Will post some pics when under way - may take a while though with my slow workrate.
Thanks again,
PJ
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