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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
I've been using this material for bridge plates on my builds but I was curious if anyone has used it for a fingerboard or a bridge? I get the feeling it would make for a fine fingerboard given that it's primarily used for flooring and is pretty tough and durable stuff. The color also isn't so bad either. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
I know Ibanez is using jatoba for fingerboards on several models. There must be others. |
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| Author: | Pmaj7 [ Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
ESP is using it. It's probably fine, just lighter than most people want. Pat |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
I’ve used it and it seems fine. It machines and sands well. My plank was rather bland and boring. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
I have used it a few times for finger oars and bridge. I like the way it looks and works. It is defensively hard enough. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry for fingerboards/Bridges |
It's hardness and density is similar to EIR according to the wood data base https://www.wood-database.com/east-indian-rosewood/ |
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