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Kevin Gallagher

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:07 am

Koa

Joined: Wed Mar 16, 2005 2:30 pm
Posts: 1041
Location: United States

   I'm looking for a set of African blackwood. A customer wants to order a
guitar identical to the guitar that I'd buiult for the trip to Africa with
Blackwood back and sides instead of the beautiful quilted Sapele.

   Any direction would be greatly appreciated. I'd love to make the
purchase from an OLF sponsor if possible.

   We're still waiting to hear back from a friend who is close to people at
Christie's concerning the possibility of an auction there for that original
guitar. Fretboard Journal just contacted us to do a story on it as well so it
will be nice to start with some press covering the story and origin of the
project.

Thanks,
Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars Kevin Gallagher38946.4738194444

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Brock Poling

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:11 am

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2004 1:20 pm
Posts: 5915
Location: United States

Todd (@ Allied) has a nice looking set on his site. Check out his weekly specials.

I think LMI might have some too. Last time I looked they had some.

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vachterm

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:15 am

Cocobolo

Joined: Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:34 pm
Posts: 214
Location: Israel

allied and LMI.
also i search for "chitswood" on e bay.
he has some fantastic sets! but they arent up for auction.
youll have to e mail him.

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Bill Greene

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:38 am

Koa

Joined: Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:35 am
Posts: 1325
Location: Kings Mtn., NC, USA
First name: Bill
Last Name: Greene
City: Kings Mountain
State: North Carolina
Zip/Postal Code: 28086
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

They aren't an OLF sponsor, but Gilmer Wood has some amazing sets not long ago.

Bill

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John How

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 1:39 am

Contributing Member

Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:40 am
Posts: 2694
Location: United States
First name: John
Last Name: How
City: Auburn
State: Ca
Country: USA

I just bought this set from LMI about 8 months ago and they had a nice selection at the time.

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Serge Poirier

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:10 am

Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Sun Dec 25, 2005 6:32 am
Posts: 7774
Location: Canada

Oh man, i'm having a WAS attack! very nice wood John!Serge Poirier38946.0101273148

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SimonF

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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:47 am

Koa

Joined: Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:35 pm
Posts: 1021
Location: United States

Kevin,
It looks like Gilmer still has one set left. I have found their prices to be
exceptional for the quality of wood that you get. Some of the stuff that
they have is simply unreal. Even though their blackwood is expensive, I
would wager to guess than it is truly remarkable quality.

Here is a link to their back & side sets:

Gilmer
WoodSimonF38945.6588657407

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