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Author: | KHageman [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Monterey Cypress Backs and Sides |
Has anyone on the forum every built with Monterey Cypress. How is it for a classical/ Ken |
Author: | Howard Klepper [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Monterey Cypress Backs and Sides |
Works for flamenco. Classical calls for a heavier wood. |
Author: | Allen McFarlen [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Monterey Cypress Backs and Sides |
I've built one complete OOO from it, including neck, and one Indian Rosewood OM with Cypress top. The cypress (cupressus macrocarpa) came from Victoria, Australia. It makes a beautiful guitar. Very easy to bend and work. Attachment: cypress_ooo.jpg
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Author: | Carey49 [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Monterey Cypress Backs and Sides |
Actually, Jose Romanillos has said that the best classical guitars he has made were of Cypress ( Euro spruce top). Joshua French has said it is his favorite back/ side wood, and I don't think he builds flamencos. Monterey Cypress works much like Spanish, but doesn't smell quite as wonderful. CW |
Author: | Mike Collins [ Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Monterey Cypress Backs and Sides |
It's beautiful wood ! Works well for both style of guitars. I leave the classical back thicker! .110 or 2.7 mm-you could go thicker and get a cannon of a guitar! You'll love it's friendly & fragrant personality! It will impart a lively quick response and tone if worked right. Make one & fall in love with this wood. Mike |
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