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Aus. Lacewood as top (or other type lacewood)?
Is lacewood stiff and consistant enough to make a top?
Comments?

Hi Bob-

Tops have been made from koa, mahogany, walnut and Oregon myrtle so Aussie Lacewood could work. Since these are all heavier woods than spruce, cedar and redwood, the hardwood topped guitars probably won't be as loud. It doesn't mean they won't sound good though. But the lacewood would have to be the true stuff and not the dark, heavy stuff from Brazil (Leopardwood) that gets used often for backs. I imagine American sycamore might fit this category too.

I'm a novice to lutherie but I imagine you could try any wood as a top if it were light and stiff enough. Give it a try and let us know how it works.

Happy Building-

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John Lewis
Wannabe builder owned by 2 crazy dachshunds

I tried a maple top once, and didn't like it. I'd save the lacewood for backs and sides, or for the top of an electric guitar.

Al