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Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:46 pm
by rcnewcomb
Starting a rosewood dread. I'm still undecided about what wood I'll select for the top.
Martin kit, StewMac mould.
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:03 am
by nkwak
So far so good! What number is this for you?
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:32 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
I vote for Adirondack or carpathian, for articulation and response. I'd use Engelhardt if you want more warmth and super sustain. Just my 2 cents.
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:27 pm
by rcnewcomb
You can never have too many clamps
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:03 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Nope, there's no such thing as too many clamps.
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:19 pm
by Stray Feathers
I'll be watching this with interest - I bought a rosewood set from a man who was downsizing at a luthier show last fall, and a friend gave me (for doing some thickness sanding) a 30-40- year old sitka top set. I thought I might try a boomy dread, which I have not made before.
Re: Starting a rosewood dread
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:02 am
by jread
Cool. I'm finishing up a rosewood/englemann. I look forward to this top. It is silky and white. Maybe Adi or red spruce next time.
YouTube has lots of examples and guitar demos and detailed discussion on tonewood choices. Also
https://www.martinguitar.com/features-m ... s/tonewood
Keep posting.