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Thread: Violin timber
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9th July 2014, 11:15 PM #1New Member
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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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10th July 2014, 11:20 AM #2Mandolin, mandola and guitar maker
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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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10th July 2014, 10:31 PM #3Senior Member
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What Peter said plus keep your eyes out for forum group buys etc.
Steve
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14th July 2014, 08:42 PM #4
I got great service from Simeon Chambers on the auction site. The post works well in Aus.
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13th December 2014, 04:10 PM #5
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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