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Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Thu May 08, 2014 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Figured sipo and ziricote... + HRW and Black Limba
I just got some really nice sipo (Entandrophragma utile) sets with unique figure listed. Sipo, also called Utile, is in the same genus as sapele. They look and behave very similarly, though these are a little lighter in weight and the tangential/radial shrinkage rate is a little closer to genuine mahogany. Stew-Mac is selling sipo for necks as a mahogany substitute with good results.
http://www.exotic-lutherie-woods.com/co ... -sets/sipo
I also added some nice ziricote sets too: http://www.exotic-lutherie-woods.com/co ... s/ziricote

I though some folks would be interested. Enjoy!

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Author:  Ken Jones [ Thu May 08, 2014 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Wow, James, that Ziricote is outstanding!

I recently picked up a set of what was sold to me as Honduran Mahogany that looks a lot like your Sipo. Sort of a plum pudding type figure. Here's a shot. Image
Could this be Honduran, or is it definitely Sipo?


Ken Jones
Mountain Song Guitars
Author:  Herr Dalbergia [ Thu May 08, 2014 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Very nice wood!, How do you make this moving picture? Is this a video on youtube or how does this work?

cheers, alex
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Thu May 08, 2014 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Hi Ken, it's tough to tell from a small picture, but it certainly could be Honduran. The color of Honduran is usually more salmon/orange colored, while sipo and sapele are a little darker and more reddish. Also they will generally be heavier than Honduran and be closer grained, especially the kind of Honduran available today. Sapele has a great unique smell too; sipo as well but much fainter in my experience. I hope this helps...
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Thu May 08, 2014 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Alex, it's a gif animation. Google "making a .gif' or similar and you should get lots of info.
Author:  Robbie_McD [ Fri May 09, 2014 7:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Some great pricing on some spectacular sets James......!!!!
Author:  Burton LeGeyt [ Fri May 09, 2014 9:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
Dang! That Sipo looks amazing, just what I like. I made a guitar recently out of some Honduran that was similar but not nearly as figured. I love the look.
When the swap comes around maybe I'll make a few bucks that will come your way-
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Fri May 09, 2014 6:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote
A couple of nice Honduran rosewood sets have been added as well: http://www.exotic-lutherie-woods.com/co ... n-rosewood
Author:  James Ringelspaugh [ Thu May 15, 2014 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Figured sipo and ziricote... + HRW
A couple of quartersawn black limba sets for just $80 were added and I dropped the price on the sipo to just $120/set.

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