The second one up from the bottom is BRW, the one with sapwood.
Here's a closeup:
It's about 4" wide and 1" thick, so I've got enough for a few. If that works, shoot me a PM with your email address and I can send out a spec sheet.
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| Author: | JackBarton [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
Can anyone here tell me a good source for buying Brazilian Fretboard blanks? Do any members have any they're willing to part with? Aesthetically I have a preference for the ones with a dark chocolate color. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
BobC had some, don't know if he has any left. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
JackBarton wrote: Can anyone here tell me a good source for buying Brazilian Fretboard blanks? Do any members have any they're willing to part with? Aesthetically I have a preference for the ones with a dark chocolate color. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks. I am looking for a couple of these too... ones that are very even in color. Jack, if you strike out I have occassionally used Bois D'Rose and once it oxidizes it will give you the look you're probably after.... |
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| Author: | Burton LeGeyt [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
If you guys strike out with Bob C or any other of the sponsors then try Carl Barney. Last time I was there he had a bunch of even colored brown/black ones. You should be able to google him to get his phone/email. Good luck! |
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| Author: | Erik Hauri [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
The second one up from the bottom is BRW, the one with sapwood. Here's a closeup: It's about 4" wide and 1" thick, so I've got enough for a few. If that works, shoot me a PM with your email address and I can send out a spec sheet. |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
I got a nice dark chocolate one from Steve @ Colonial a while back. Don't know if he has more but you should give him a try. |
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| Author: | Jon L. Nixon [ Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
Gilmer has lots of nice fingerboard wood. Madrose is a good substitute for BW. http://www.gilmerwood.com/instrument_wood-fingerboards.htm |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
Jack, if the usual suspects and sponsors don't have it currently in stock I'll be cutting several BRW for GAL exhibit. This is old growth, seriously aged, most quartersawn pieces, dark "Old Martinish" style. Matching bridges available. Don't have all that much stock remaining as I cut and delivered 146 BRW fingerboards to one customer in February. Not as inexpensive as the colorful stump wood however. email me if all else fails... |
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| Author: | JackBarton [ Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
Hi Larry, I just shot you a PM. Best, Jack Larry Davis wrote: Jack, if the usual suspects and sponsors don't have it currently in stock I'll be cutting several BRW for GAL exhibit. This is old growth, seriously aged, most quartersawn pieces, dark "Old Martinish" style. Matching bridges available. Don't have all that much stock remaining as I cut and delivered 146 BRW fingerboards to one customer in February. Not as inexpensive as the colorful stump wood however.
email me if all else fails... |
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| Author: | Eurospruce [ Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
In case you are still searching: I have BRW fretboards and bridge blanks, too. Not uploaded to my web album (http://picasaweb.google.de/eurospruce) yet, but will do so tomorrow. If interested check back. Martin |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Mon May 05, 2008 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brazilian Fretboard Source? |
Jack, I had a bit of time to work on the GAL exhibit wood and got some of the BRW FB blanks cut. Here they are as promised. The numbers refer to how many blanks are available for that type......A, B, C or D. All consecutive cut rom the same billet of course. Old growth, quartersawn all. Some matching (same billet) bridges available if you need those as well. Email if any work for you....cheers....Larry |
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