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Put me down for fiddleback #'s 6, 11, 14, and 19

Grant Goltz

Shane, please disregard my previous order for sets....I'll take the Buttress billet number 3

thanks

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

Shane, most likely I would like to have you cut it for me too, if possible.

Thanks

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

So where are the pictures of these boards?
From experience, I can tell you there's a good bit of color difference with blackwood from board to board, so if #6 & #7 match #1 in the $40 range, then someone could buy that combination.

Also, I would recommend re-numbering these things so there's no confusion between the grade classes...

Charlie, I wasn't upset at all about this, I just didn't know how we got from lumber to sets...Shane explained nicely, thanks.

Pictures please...
Don Williams38853.6857291667

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Shane, did you get my PM?

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Rian Gitar og Mandolin

Shane, one final (I think) question before I can decide to make an order or not. When do we pay? Before wood is shipped or after it arrives in your shop and prior to you re-shipping it?

Still looking for pictures....

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Larry, I think the money will be required before the wood is shipped from Aus.

Don, there are no pictures other than the ones in Tim's earlier thread. Tim did state though that each category of woods listed came from the same tree. Tim may have more and may jump in on this.

Arnt, repy done ....sorry been crazy busy!

I am reserving Buttress billet #1 for those that want individual sets.

I will update what is not claimed later this evening.

Again, thanks to Tim for offering this up.

ShaneShane Neifer38852.7598032407

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Here are some other examples of the Birdseye and the Buttress. Please disregard the percentage of sapwood on the birdseye as this will be minimal and only on a few boards. My image file of the typical fiddleback blackwood in corrupt but I am trying to get around that.

Please note that all the boards have been visually graded with all defect sections excluded from the offer. Each blackwood type has been derived from a specific log so there will be minimal colour and figure

regards

Tim

[QUOTE=Black Swan] Please disregard the percentage of sapwood on the birdseye as this will be minimal and only on a few boards.[/QUOTE]

You say that like its something awful! Gimme sapwood...I love it...

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

I'll take the following Fiddleback Billets

#1,7,18

Shane, I've PM'd you.

Thanks,
Greg

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Gwaltney Guitars

Sapwood is fine. It can look quite stunning. I just needed to be clear about the percentage of boards that might have some.

Tim

I have just updated what has been claimed on the list above. Please have a look and make sure that I didn't leave anyone out. I also have the following for sets:

Kelby - 1 Buttress
Arnt - 2 Fiddleback and some binding stock
af_one - 2 fiddleback
Tom Harbin - 2 Buttress
BobJ - 1 Buttress, 1 Birdseye
Crowduck - 1 fiddleback
PeterJ - 2 fiddleback and some binding stock
GD Armstrong - 2 Buttress and 2 Birdseye
RnB Guitars - 1 Fiddleback
Westex93 - 1 Fiddleback

All of the billets I have claimed above are for these listed sets.

There is no more Buttress available from this list, in sets or billets!

Please review and kindly let me know if I have forgotten anyone or misrepresented your intentions. WHEW!!!

Thanks

ShaneShane Neifer38853.6281597222

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My fellow luthiers I have committed the sin of making a post without proof reading what I have typed.

I wrote:
Each blackwood type has been derived from a specific log so there will be minimal colour and figure....please add the word VARIATION.

Here is a picture of some birdseye fiddleback blackwood. I will attempt to get some more images tomorrow for those of you who are keen to purchase this blackwood.

GregG38853.2995486111

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Gwaltney Guitars

I dont see my name on there for fiddleback 5,8,9,16 Shane, from a post way up just after the list.

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Tony Karol
www.karol-guitars.com
"let my passion .. fulfill yours"

Tony,

I thought the same about my choices....scroll up to the list of billets, your name is on the appropriate chunks-o-wood.

Greg

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Gwaltney Guitars

I would like #17 and #13 of the birdseye/fiddleback if still available.

thanks

Done Tom,

As Greg mentioned, I am adding names by editing the list of Billets above and adding your name after your billet choice. This will also let people know what is available.

Thanks

Shane

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#17 fiddleback please.
Cheers
Charliewood

Shane put me down for one set of fiddleback, if available.

Oh, and make that for the single best set you get.

Sorry, guys! I've got dibs!

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Wes McMillian
Santo, TX
http://www.wesmcmillian.com

Thanks Shane - didnt know you had done that to the upper list - I never really go back to the start of a thread, only the new posts. Great stuff.

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Tony Karol
www.karol-guitars.com
"let my passion .. fulfill yours"

ATTN:
I noticed the good size fiddleback boards went pretty fast -
I have been in contact with Tim about getting cured fiddleback airmailed - so if anyone wants a fiddleback board they can take #17 and I will get cured stuff instead, just let me know if you want it.
I thought this might help someone who missed out. On that subject I havent seen Rod True in a while.
Cheers
Charliewoodcharliewood38853.7691319444

Just a comment, If it makes shipping easier, feel free to cut my billet #19 into two 24" lengths.

Grant

I am moving the list closer to the bottom and opening #17 fiddleback up for claim as per Charlie's request.

Birdseye/Fiddleback $30/bd ft

#1 - 36x5x4...........5 bd ft
#2 - 36x9x3...........6.75
#3 - 36x9x4...........9
#4 - 36x5x2...........2.5..........Shane Neifer
#5 - 36x10x4..........10
#6 - removed after grading
#7 - 36x5x5...........6.25
#8 - 36x5x2...........2.5
#9 - 24x8.5x2.........2.8
#10 - 24x9.5x2.........3.16.........Shane Neifer
#11 - 24x8.5x2.........2.8
#12 - 36x10x2..........5
#13 - 36x5.5x2.........2.75
#14 - 36x10x2..........5
#15 - 36x5x3...........3.75
#16 - 36x5x4...........5
#17 - 24x10x2..........3.3
#18 - 24x10x1.75.......2.9
#19 - 36x5x2...........2.5

Fiddleback $40/bd ft

#1 - 36x5x4...........5 bd ft......GregG
#2 - 36x5x6.5.........8.1
#3 - 36x10x3..........7.5..........Shane Neifer
#4 - 36x8x5...........10...........Tom Harbin
#5 - 24x10x2..........3.3..........Tony Karol
#6 - 24x10x2..........3.3..........Grant Goltz
#7 - 24x10x2..........3.3..........GregG
#8 - 36x5x2...........2.5..........Tony Karol
#9 - 36x5x2...........2.5..........Tony Karol
#10 - 36x5x4...........5............Shane Neifer
#11 - 36x5x2...........2.5..........Grant Goltz
#12 - 36x5x4...........5............Shane Neifer
#13 - 36x5x2...........2.5..........Tom Dowey
#14 - 36x5x3.5.........4.3..........Grant Goltz
#15 - 36x10x2..........5............Shane Neifer
#16 - 48x10x2..........6............Tony Karol
#17 - 36x10x2..........5............Tom Dowey
#18 - 36x9x2...........4.5..........GregG
#19 - 48x8.5x1.75......4.9..........Grant Goltz
#20 - 36x5x2...........2.5

Buttress Fiddleback $42/bd ft

#1 - 40x13x2.85.......10..........Shane Neifer
#2 - 40x13x3..........10.5........Letseatpaste
#3 - 36x14x4..........14..........Peterm

Thanks

ShaneShane Neifer38854.4884953704

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