RC Tonewoods, a sponsor and supporter of our Forum, sells student grade tops. Considering your intention to paint the top you may want to look into the inexpensive student option.
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000 first kit questions woods and black finishes
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Re: 000 first kit questions woods and black finishes
Thanks for all the advice, particularly from John. Ended up ordering a KMG L-00, walnut and sitka kit which I should receive in a few weeks,
cheers,
Mike
cheers,
Mike
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Re: 000 first kit questions woods and black finishes
I would say that Carpathian is a nice substitute. Rick is more than qualified to speak about top tone wood selection and bracing schemes.
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com