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African mahogany for back braces

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:50 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Do you guys see any negative to using African (or Khaya) mahogany for back braces on a classical guitar?
I was going to us Honduran hog but forgot to order the stock. I have a nice straight grained piece of the african and thought I'd make the back reinforcement strip from the same, so they will match.
What do you all think?

Kevin

Re: African mahogany for back braces

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:28 am
by tippie53
I know sometimes classical guys may use it.
If you do let us know how it worked for you.

spruce is used as it is lighter and stronger.