Introduction
I have been acquiring tonewood for quite a while now, and along the way I have amassed a few sets that either no longer serve my needs or don't catch my eye the way the once did.
I will openly sell almost anything on the page, or I am willing to do barter deals, just contact me and let me know what you are thinking.
WANTED TO TRADE/BUY
Here is a smattering of stuff I am interested in trading for if you are so inclined. Brazilian Rosewood, LMI Special Grade Madagascar Rosewood sets, Adirondack Spruce, LS Redwood, Figured Hondo Mahogany, Cuban Mahogany, Old EIR with lots of dark reds and purples, high end cocobolo, ziricote, and maybe a few other things. Just let me know if you have something you want to trade, but this what I have my eye out for.
Pau Ferro
I have got a number or REALLY nice Pau Ferro sets from an ebay supplier. His stuff is really excellent. However, I don't find myself building many parlor sized instruments. So, I think I may sell/trade these sets.
Set 1 - $75 - SOLD - Tracy Leveque
Set 2 - $75 - SOLD - yukonarizona
Set 3 - $75 - or trade
Set 4 - $75 - or trade
Koa
This is a decent quality set of Koa. The sides have some wild grain and figure.
Set 1 - $95.00 - or trade
Madagascar Rosewood
I am almost certain that I am going to kick myself later for doing this.... but.... the first two sets are LMI special grade MadRose. As, I am sure you know LMI is out of this stuff and they don't have a firm estimate on when (or if) they will get more. (but I REALLY hope they get more... I love these sets.... so if you have some you want to trade or sell... contact me). The REASON I am selling it is because when viewed dry the sides and backs of these sets don't match perfectly. The sides are a little more brown, and the backs are a little more red. When wiped with naptha though the color is a good match - there is not noticable difference I can see. I have not had much luck convincing people that it will work out ok after they see these sets dry. If you build on spec though you will have no problems.
Set 1 - $350 - or trade
Set 2 - $350 - or trade
These two sets are from Vikwood. They are ok, good tap tone, nice color etc, but just not in the same league with the LMI special sets.
Set 3 - $150 - or trade
Set 4 - $150 - or trade
Ropey Bubinga
I have quite a few sets of this that were all cut from the same billet. I will never use it all. I will sell two or three sets. Only one is listed here. They all look roughly the same. These are easily big enough to build a J200.
2 Sets available - $125 - or trade
Myrtle
Here are two nice sets of myrtle. They are not especially figured (however the first one has nice colors) and they will build fine guitars. I just have several sets of the 5A figured stuff now and don't think I will ever get around to using these.
Set 1 - $75 - or trade
Set 2 - $75 - or trade
Ziricote
I have a couple of nice sets of ziricote for sale. The first is a 3 piece back. The outside back pieces and the sides have a very nice book match. This might also look good with a center wedge of bocote, like Jimmy Caldwell just showed on one of his guitars. The second is a nice set that will build a classical or a 00 size guitar.
Set 1 - $100 - SOLD - Steve S.
Other Set Coming Soon
Osage Orange
I recently came into a couple of billets of Osage Orange and I decided to sell one of my sets. This stuff pings GREAT, and I have heard Al Carruth describe this as near BRW in terms of tap tone. However, I now have it coming out my ears. (The left side has been wiped with naptha to show you how nicely figured it is)
Set 1 - $90 - SOLD - Don Atwood
Ribbon Figured Sapele
I got this set from Frank Finocchio. It is very nice, but I have since acquired so much ribbon hondo mahogany and wild quilted sets of sapele that I doubt this one will ever get used. It has some saw marks on the other side of the back, but once it sands out you should still have a back that is .09" thick.
Set 1 - $40.00 or SOLD - Cocephus
Paduck
This is another set I got from Frank Finocchio. I develop a slight rash when sanding this wood so I am not going to work with this species any longer.
Set 1 - $45.00 or trade
Mystery Wood (Brazilian Cherry?)
I am not 100% sure what this wood is, some have told me it looks like Brazilian Cherry. I have had it for years and years and it came with a big pack of stuff I bought ages ago before I started keeping track of such things... It is a nice set though and will make a very pretty guitar.
Set 1 - $50 or trade
Custom Rosettes
I bought these a long time ago from a guy on ebay. They are very nicely made, but I doubt I will ever use them. (Just in case it isn't obvious, the top is not up for sale, just the rosette.)
Rosette 1 - Guitar $35 SOLD - Don Atwood
I.D - 4 7/32" O.D. - 4 7/8" Thickness - 5/32"
Rosette 2 - Uke $20 or trade
I.D. - 2 7/8" O.D. - 3 1/2" Thickness - 1/16"
NEW Ameritage Case
This is a brand new Ameritage case. I bought it and it didn't end up fitting my guitar. (With the possible exception of Calton's) I think Ameritage cases are just about the best cases on the market. They are built like a tank, and even have an onboard humidifier. Here are the specs:
Total Length - 42 1/2"
Lower Bout - 16 1/4"
Upper Bout - 11 1/4"
Waist - 10 3/4"
Total Body Length - 20"
Body depth - 4" @ the tail, and 3.25" at the heel. I can get a Finnochio Prima design in this case with a cutaway.
This case is built for a guitar with a cut away.
Case1 - $50 SOLD - PeterM
NEW Omega Heat Blankets
I have two extra Omega heat blankets. These are new and have never been used. The longer one is 6" x 36" (2.5W) and the shorter one is 6"x12" (2.5W)
Blanket1 - $50 or SOLD - Russell R
Blanket2 - $30 SOLD - Richard Kohman
