I've got experience lusting after them.
Does that count?
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:45 am ] |
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Hey folks, Anyone got experience with Palo Escrito and Grenadillo? I'v got 2 sets of each and 2 sets of Sapele for my next six guitars, but I'm building with the Grenadillo at the moment. I haven't bent the sides yet. Any bending or finishing tips out of the ordinary? I built a bender and got the blanket and thermostat a couple weeks ago. LMI sent a couple practice sides (they look just like Luan) the didn't take the grand concert bend well, so I rebent with some succes. I have the second side cooling from being rebent a second time. I would imagine that this is about as far from ideal for "practice wood" as I can get. Anyhow, If anyone's got experience with Grenadillo and Palo Escito, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:19 am ] |
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I've got experience lusting after them. Does that count?
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:22 am ] |
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I must confess I have lusted in heart as well 
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:38 am ] |
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It counts if you share it!! BTW both were pretty cheap, esp compared to what I want to build with next. Macassar ebony, acacia (since it's a little chaper than Koa. BUT, with Bob's good selection and offering of tonewood, I'll keep an eye out on his stuff. Also I'm sure if I really wanted something special, SOMEONE on OLF would sell what I need. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:13 am ] |
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Geez and i have some granadillo too. It is a dream to finish.
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:28 pm ] |
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Oh here's what it looks like at 90K. Hope it posts... |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:50 pm ] |
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Grenadillo before I joined the back. 
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:02 pm ] |
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Palo Escrito back before joining |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:15 pm ] |
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Wacky Palo Escrito before joining back 
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| Author: | Dave-SKG [ Thu Mar 17, 2005 3:10 am ] |
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I have built three Palo Escrito Guitars. Apparantly it is a very popular wood in Mexico among the Classical builders. I found it very easy to bend. Just watch you don't burn it. Also sometimes this blackish resin appears from the heat/bend process but sands off easily. I french polished two of the Palo's and used z-poxy on the third (have not gotten around to spraying it yet). It is a beautiful warm sounding wood, I think you will realy like it. |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:25 am ] |
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THanks Dave, I appreciate the comment. I'm using an Engleman top looking for a fingerstyle gtr that inspires me. |
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| Author: | rlabbe [ Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:56 am ] |
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What's the properties of the Grenadillo? LMI states it'll become popular with steel string, but as a classical builder I wonder about it's properties. I love Honduran Rosewood for classical, and the description for Grenadillo makes it sound similar, but who can really tell with that purple prose? |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Thu Mar 17, 2005 6:57 am ] |
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Here is a guitar I made from Grenadillo and some kind of top, I believe it was AD. It bends nicely, is nearly poreless, and sounds like Indian Rosewood. I bound this thing in KOA with bloodwood purflings. 
Ah just for fun, here's the top.  |
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| Author: | Ron Shriver [ Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:04 pm ] |
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I have used both and they are nice to work with. However, I made a back out of a set of Grenadillo that I got from LMII, and it was nearly identical with the photo of Terry's. I let the box set for about a month without finish and it distorted very, very badly. I had to remove the back and make a new one.. I wish you luck with those pieces! |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:23 am ] |
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John, beautiful guitar. |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:32 am ] |
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Beautiful guitar John. I love that entire look. Is the bridge granadillo too? |
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| Author: | John Kinnaird [ Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:04 am ] |
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Bob That bridge is brazilian, as is the fingerboard and peghead overlay. |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:40 am ] |
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Wow, Frightening... what effect did environmental conditions seem to play? Your tone suggests that it was a problem with the wood. Ihaven't bent the sides yet, Ijust copied the side profile from another guitar yesterday, so I am close. Currently my shop is really a little dry (37%) I know that will change shortly. I can keep the humidity down with my dehumidifier, but I don't have a large enough humidifier yet. (my shop occupies about 400sq ft in an open basement of about 1500 sq ft, we have forced hot air, no Central air) I have one humidifier in the living room so I don't zap my electronics. I need to keep my wood in a separate walk in closet where I keep all my guitars that I play. But they all have in case humidification. That will definitely change next year for sure. Humidifiers are not that expensive esp for a 7'X 8' room. Any further detail you have is great. Thanks |
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