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Colonial Tonewood - Best Order Yet
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Author:  SimonF [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:54 am ]
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The lutherie community is fortunate to have really good folks running these tonewood businesses. I have dealt with almost every OLF sponsor at this point and all those experiences have been exceptional. However, I really just wanted to say a special thanks to Steve at Colonial. I simply could not be happier with the sets I received - absolutely premium quality wood.

I recently added a page to my website showing most of my Back / Side Inventory and wanted to share a few photos of some of the stuff I received. (As an aside, I don't know why most builders don't do this - I think it makes the commission process much more enjoyable for the customer.)

I wanted to specifically mention the Movingui. This stuff is one of the most visually stunning woods I have ever seen and it has one of the most vibrant taptones I have ever heard - I recommend you pick up a few sets while you still can - I know I did 8-)

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Simon
Author:  Terry Stowell [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:27 am ]
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WOW! Great stuff Steve!
Author:  Zach Ehley [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:53 am ]
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Yup, got my package from Steve last night. A set of Movingui, Curly Hog, Carp Spruce, various bridge blanks... I like how he used scrap stripped hog/sapele for packing backers. I'm sure I can use it for something.

The Movingui is stunning and has a great tap as you mentioned. I should have got two, but I just have a huge invantory and there so much other sweet zoot out there to try.

I didnt see the Pear up there. Must have been a special order. [clap]
Author:  D Stewart [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:54 am ]
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Great looking zoot! Can anyone comment on working with the Movingui? Looks great but what does is bend like, etc.
I agree, Steve is one of the best vendors I have dealt with. But then in the OLF we just don't have bad sponsors.
Donovan
Author:  SimonF [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:29 pm ]
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Donovan,
I don't know of anyone who has built with Movingui - but my initial impression is that it will be a very easy wood to bend. I am really looking forward to using it.
Author:  Zach Ehley [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:57 pm ]
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I discussed this with Steve when I placed my order. I made a comment on hoping there wouldn’t be a bending incident and not being able to find additional sides. He said it should be an easy bend and easy to work with.
Author:  Sam Price [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:03 pm ]
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I like the pear..it isn't listed on the main site- how much was it per set, if you don't mind me asking?
Author:  RichB [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:08 pm ]
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Simon...that T Myrtle looks outstanding! Not to mention the other sets. Placed an order myself. A couple sets of Mahogany and & Adi top on the way. +1 on Steve, very personable...as always.
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Author:  SimonF [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:42 pm ]
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Sam,
I believe it was around $150 a set after the 20% discount Steve has for the opening of his new website. I have been looking for Pear for a long time but haven't been able to locate any I liked...the Pear sets I got from Steve are truly exceptional. And I think he has a few more in stock. I believe he is still working on get all his inventory on the site in picture form - so if you place an order, I would ask what else he has in stock as there might be other things that will pique your interest.

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Simon
Author:  Sam Price [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:51 pm ]
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Thank you for your reply, Simon. :)
Author:  vachterman [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:52 pm ]
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oh yeah, steve surely is one of the good guys!
Simon you got yourself some beautiful mun and macassar ebony there!
i too got my share of that wood, and here's what i did with it thus far:
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Author:  Dave Fifield [ Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:16 pm ]
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Nice zoot guys! I like! [:Y:]

I'd not have thought of pear for B/S wood though. I've worked with pear on non-lutherie woodworking projects before and found it to be quite brittle - it splits very easily. I'm just sayin'.....

Methinks I've got to give Steve a call and get my share of the zoot... :idea:

Cheers,
Dave F.
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:40 am ]
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I was very happy with my recent order from Steve too! I got
some nice Aussie Blackwood and some great headstocks!
Thanks again Steve !!
Author:  Sam Price [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:53 am ]
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I really like the fretboard and the pyramid bridge, Udi.

I hope you will eventually show us the finished guitar!!
Author:  MaxBishop [ Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:12 am ]
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Since we're on the subject of zoot acquisitions from Steve at Colonial, here's a picture of the set of Black Acacia/Tassie Blackwood I ordered on his February sale:

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Steve is a great guy and an outstanding supplier of tonewoods.

Max
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