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Hallo. I am interested in buying cocobolo for guitar construction. Is there a possibility to buy a big piece of cocobolo so that i will be able to cut muself the pieces for the guitar?


Do you know a place where I can buy either in England or Germany ? I live in Greece and i cannot find anywhere here but i have relatives in these countries.

Or any other country from which they make shipment to greece at a logical cost? We are 3-4 persons that are interested and thats why we need a big piece and not ready cut pieces. Besides we may use it for other instruments.

i have already the following
http://www.consteca.eu/tropical-timber/cocobolo/ (i will send email)

thanks !!!!

www.espen.de sells guitar sets and stuff, and is in Germany.

Do be careful with Cocobolo because the dust is highly allergic and possibly poisonous.

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Try Bob Smith at exotic hardwoods (based in the England) +44 1732 355626 http://www.exotichardwoods.co.uk/
I'm sure he will be able to help you - but don't take his good stuff, cos I want it

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thank you both for your answers and your advice regarding the risk.

I will contact with them and hopefully i can get it.

Thanks again !!!

Germany:

Fritz Kohl Karlstadt
Cropp Hamburg

They both sell lumber

Very good.
Thanks!!