guitar

Hello all, I’ve been enjoying this forum for quite some time and figured it’s finally time to make a proper introduction. I hope you find this story somewhat interesting — if not, no worries, and no offense taken. I’m Jorma Winkler. I’m a 5th-generation wood industry professional, with our...

I have for sale a AAA Quilted Maple billet - 2" x 6.75" x21.25" This was purchased from a tonewood lumber supplier about 10 years ago, and kept in a dry wood shop. Price Reduced: $150 $120 + free shipping to lower 48. Thanks! Joseph

Hi everyone, I read an article yesterday, and have been thinking a lot about it since. I am just now getting into guitar building and love exotic woods. I am also seeing that there is a lot of poaching going on around the world (especially related to rosewood). When I spot deals for "bridge...

I am new here :) I am looking to buy some Rengas wood that is at least 24-36 inches long. This is a unique wood from southeast Asia (a beautiful and interesting red color, looks like lava to me) which is also called Borneo Rosewood, even though it's not a true rosewood. The picture above my...

Hi all, apologies if this is entirely the wrong forum for this, but I figured there might be some expert opinions to gather here. I have aqcuired an old acoustic guitar from the 60s, and have very little info on the wood used, apart from the top being spruce. The back and sides are presumably...

Hi all, I'm finishing a lovely 33" x 2.5" x 3/16" tulipwood fret slat for a guitar project. I'm not sure how to finish it and am looking for advice. For other fading woods (Pink Ivory, Bois de Rose, Padauk) I have always used de-waxed shellac in two to five coats (depending on the lightness of...

How could a wood lover ignore such a site? My main thing is luthery, acoustic guitars, and my flagship instrument is called the El Class (Electric Classical)---28 frets, external bracing, back and sides carved from a single piece of wood, etc.--guess that pegs me as a total radical in a very...

Finished another project that I started over 10 years ago. I designed a bunch of different styles and have previously made a different one of my own design also, this is a Quilted Maple body with dye added to enhance the figure, Ebony and brass pickups, the fretboard is Walnut with mosaic pins...