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Raj Snake
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Hi.
I'm having a guitar built for me ..comprising
adirondack top,madagascar rosewood
back/sides.and have been asked what binding I
would like.I have asked for curly maple ,but stained
to a deep red blood colour.. cos I think it would look
nice......is this possible or just fanciful thinking on my
part???
Anyone ever tried it?
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Brock Poling
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sure that is possible -- there are also some naturally red woods (i.e bloodwood, but i have never seen that w/ curly figure...) Personally I think brw would look fantastic.    Good luck.

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Raj Snake
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it's being built in Bolivia by a builder called Antonio
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Another thought is figured bubinga bindings.

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John K
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I was going to suggest figured bubinga bindings. Its a great substitute for snakewood. Lots of red overtones, but with more figure and for my money more interest than bloodwood.

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maple is very easy to stain because it is so light.


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I would choose a solid wood that you like.
Stain or dye on a binding strip is a risky
practice. Tough to finish if installed.
And tough to install if pre-finished.
Just a thought.
Tom
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I like the figured Bubinga idea

Good points Tom,

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Larry Davis
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Makore has a more consistent "red" overtone than bubinga.
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Good recommendation from Larry as well

Makore,just looked at some on a site, never owned any but sure looks red.

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