Black Locust and Sitka 000
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tippie53
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Re: Black Locust and Sitka 000
why its a mighty fine guitar
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
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Black Locust and Sitka 000
Looks really nice Bruce. I imagine the locust is similar in density to walnut, or between walnut and maple.
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Stray Feathers
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Re: Black Locust and Sitka 000
Actually Kevin, on the Janka hardness scale, Black Walnut is 1010, Sugar Maple is 1450, but Black Locust tops them both at 1700. That's one of the reasons I wanted to try a Black Locust guitar. I think only Hickory, Pecan and Osage Orange are harder in North America, except for a few species (like Persimmon and Mesquite I think) that are harder, but do not get big enough for lutherie.
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Airplanenuts
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Re: Black Locust and Sitka 000
Bruce,
You did a fantastic job, building your guitar! The volute looks great. I liken it to playing music. If you make a mistake, and keep playing, most folks (if not everyone) won't notice it.
I've read black locust is a great tonewood, including your comments. You picked a winner!
Best wishes!
-Rich
Go Army!
You did a fantastic job, building your guitar! The volute looks great. I liken it to playing music. If you make a mistake, and keep playing, most folks (if not everyone) won't notice it.
I've read black locust is a great tonewood, including your comments. You picked a winner!
Best wishes!
-Rich
Go Army!