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Thread: Violin timber

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    Default Violin timber

    Hi all, I'm considering a move down under, poss NZ, whats it like getting european spruce for violin tops, and maple/sycamore for necks and backs down there, also what kind of price would it be for a set of wood. At the moment I'm paying about 250 pounds for really nice set including AAA top and back, plus ribs and matching neck blank. Sometimes a bit more. Thanks in advance!

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    Guitar Parts - Australian Luthiers Supplies - Parts & materials for guitars, basses, mandolins and violins, replacement hardware including bridges and machine heads, wood for tops, backs & sides, necks and fingerboards, tuners, bridges and other part

    Otherwise import it yourself. It doesn't grow down here so has to be imported and it is usually cheaper to import a batch yourself. Just take the advertised price and add postage. Postage is hefty and can be half the cost (or more) of the wood. I have always imported European Maple and Spruce myself.

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    What Peter said plus keep your eyes out for forum group buys etc.

    Steve

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    I got great service from Simeon Chambers on the auction site. The post works well in Aus.
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    Also some of the local timbers are better than spruce for violin tops , look for Tasmanian " King Billy Pine "
    how come a 10mm peg dont fit in a 10mm hole

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