sure that is possible -- there are also some naturally red woods (i.e bloodwood, but i have never seen that w/ curly figure...) Personally I think brw would look fantastic.
Good luck.
Who is building your guitar?
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| Author: | Raj Snake [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:06 am ] |
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Hi. I'm having a guitar built for me ..comprising adirondack top,madagascar rosewood back/sides.and have been asked what binding I would like.I have asked for curly maple ,but stained to a deep red blood colour.. cos I think it would look nice......is this possible or just fanciful thinking on my part??? Anyone ever tried it? |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:20 am ] |
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sure that is possible -- there are also some naturally red woods (i.e bloodwood, but i have never seen that w/ curly figure...) Personally I think brw would look fantastic. Good luck.
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| Author: | Raj Snake [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:05 am ] |
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it's being built in Bolivia by a builder called Antonio Mamani |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:57 am ] |
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Another thought is figured bubinga bindings. |
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| Author: | John K [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:57 pm ] |
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I was going to suggest figured bubinga bindings. Its a great substitute for snakewood. Lots of red overtones, but with more figure and for my money more interest than bloodwood. John |
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| Author: | Tomas [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:09 pm ] |
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maple is very easy to stain because it is so light. |
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| Author: | TomMorici [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:52 pm ] |
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I would choose a solid wood that you like. Stain or dye on a binding strip is a risky practice. Tough to finish if installed. And tough to install if pre-finished. Just a thought. Tom |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:04 pm ] |
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I like the figured Bubinga idea Good points Tom, Mike White Oak, Texas |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Sat Jul 01, 2006 1:54 am ] |
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Makore has a more consistent "red" overtone than bubinga. |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Sat Jul 01, 2006 5:33 am ] |
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Good recommendation from Larry as well Makore,just looked at some on a site, never owned any but sure looks red. Mike White Oak, Texas |
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