I bought this set last year. Has anyone seen anything like this on a guitar?
(BTW_ I know what I was told that it is, I'm curious if you all agree.)
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:24 am ] |
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I bought this set last year. Has anyone seen anything like this on a guitar? (BTW_ I know what I was told that it is, I'm curious if you all agree.)
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:26 am ] |
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It looks like waterfall bubinga....but it is just a guess. I would use it!!! |
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| Author: | old man [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:30 am ] |
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Yep, my guess would be some seriously curly bubinga. I have a plank of the stuff that looks very much like that. Ron |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:33 am ] |
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1. "Waterfall" figured Bubinga. 2. Yes. I would use it. It looks amazing under a finish. |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:35 am ] |
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I'd guess bubinga as well but I think it's flatsawn. |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:35 am ] |
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Have you ever seen it in a guitar? Does anyone have pics/links? Is this stuff stable? It is very hard wood. I was told it was pomele bubinga. |
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| Author: | John How [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:35 am ] |
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Yes I will indeed, you want my address for shipping? I think Steve Kinnaird did one not long ago and maybe JJ as well. I'm sure there are pictures somewhere for posting or you might do a search of the archives. |
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| Author: | peterm [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:36 am ] |
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Bubinga is my guess too! Pretty nice too! 
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:58 am ] |
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iT'S DEFINATELY BUBINGA!! MAKES GREAT GUITARS! Just make sure your side thickness BEFORE bending is around .085 because you'll have some facets to deal with! The high figure has some flat and so to speak quartered grain and the flat grain will not bend smoothly between the two grain directions!You need extra thickness to sand the sides level! BUT this stuff looks great -especially with a sealer coat of shellac ! Take your time-listen to the wood when bending! It makes great sounding guitars! I've made many in the last 30 years! You can do it! Mike Collins Mike Collins mike Collins |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:27 am ] |
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Waterfall bubinga, it lookee great on JJ's guitar and it should be a killer under finish! |
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| Author: | Jeanne [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:37 am ] |
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Now John, you just claimed to be on WAB...... 
Steve can send that off to me....my addy is....
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:44 am ] |
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Paul W, yes of course it's mostly flatsawn! Bubinga shows its figure best when flatsawn and also nearest the sapwood. Quilt figure also shows best when flatsawn depending on species. |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:10 am ] |
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Flatsawn bubinga. For the second part of the question, "NO". Flatsawn orientated wood is the most prone to splitting of any grain orientation because the med rays are the weakest link in wood structure and they run radially. This is why flatsawn tends to split more often. Movement is of course greater in tangent also. .....all and all it's each his own choice in the end, but why increase the odds of failure solely on aesthetics? |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:18 am ] |
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I have a set just waiting to be made into a guitar.....too much zoot...too little time..... 
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| Author: | Bobc [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:10 am ] |
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Very nice Andy.
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| Author: | Jeanne [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:24 am ] |
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Andy, That is a cool looking piece of zoot! What are you planning on pairing it with? |
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| Author: | Jeanne [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:29 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Bobc] Very nice Andy. [/QUOTE]
Sorry for the hijack! Bob, I thank you very much and very sincerely for your help this afternoon. It is reassuring to know I can count on you for help! Believe me - I'm gonna hold you to that offer!! 
The OLF is certainly blessed with the best sponsors and the best group of builders around! 
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| Author: | Tom Morici [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 11:51 am ] |
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Id use it, and I can,t wait to see your results when you finish. African "zooty" rosewood (bubinga) 
Tom |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:03 pm ] |
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I am finishing a Bubinga B&S guitar right now and after sealing with ZPoxy the grain popped along with my eyes out of the sockett. Great point on the side thickness, take it down to .85 for sure. This can snap-carckle-pop quick if to thick and dry. Good luck on the build Mike White Oak, Texas |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:57 pm ] |
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Bubinga? Nah, it's obviously Hair-of-the-Dogwood! Would I use it? No, 'cause I'm a wimp! |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:46 pm ] |
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Not my thread, but a set of Lutz spruce for the top.... when...who knows. I have too long of a list to complete before I can play with that zoot |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 2:46 pm ] |
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Steve, I'm sure you'll make a beautiful guitar with it and it will sound fantastic!!! Have at 'er man!
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:24 pm ] |
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I'm with Larry. It sure is pretty, but it looks to me like self-destruction waiting to happen. If I were set on using it, I'd laminate it. |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:18 am ] |
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If any one is interested, the seller might have more sets. I will be there on Friday. If he does, I can get you his number - PM me. (I hope this doesn't break any forum rules or etiquette. If so. please let me know and I'll take care of it.) |
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| Author: | John How [ Wed Aug 30, 2006 2:48 am ] |
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[QUOTE=azimmer1] I have a set just waiting to be made into a guitar.....too much zoot...too little time..... [/QUOTE]
I like that a lot Andy. It looks like a plum of smoke above the fire. Or maybe it's just ice cream
I can't wait to see that guitar when your done. |
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