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| Author: | robertD [ Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:10 am ] |
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Hi All, I’ve been trying to find a side set of Bolivian Rosewood (Pau Ferro) that would go with a OM cutaway pre-braced back I already have. Other than Ebay, I’ve not found a source, or a supplier. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Robert |
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| Author: | Pwoolson [ Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:11 am ] |
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RC Tonewoods has had it in the past. You might check with Bob. I think Shane might have some as well (High Mountain). And actually, now that I think of it Steve at Colonial likely has some. |
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| Author: | crazymanmichael [ Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:11 am ] |
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i believe that bolivian rosewood is also known as pau fero, morado, plus another name or two which don't come to mind right now. |
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| Author: | Arnt Rian [ Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:04 am ] |
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Bolivian Rosewood, Pau Ferro, Morado, Caviuna and Palo Santos are all different names for the same thing according to LMII, who also sell well it. |
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| Author: | fryovanni [ Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:18 am ] |
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If you were in Portland. I could walk you down to a local lumber dealer that just recieved a fresh stack(picked up some nice quartered stock from them, good stuff  ). I would slice you up a set, but I am moving my shop right now. I am sure one of the sponcers will have a set for you. If you draw a blank with them, and can wait a while I will help.
Peace,Rich |
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| Author: | robertD [ Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:10 am ] |
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Hi All, Paul, I have tried the sources you mentioned with no luck. I been thinking, perhaps I could use Indian Rosewood, as they are close in color, and texture? I’ll be getting together with a few OLF members (MAGI) in July. We’re going to visit a supplier of EIR in Charlotte, NC. Art, thanks! I hadn’t thought of LMI. I’ll give ‘em a try. Rich, thank you for the offer! How long would say it would take to get her ready to ship to me? Thanks again, Robert |
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| Author: | fryovanni [ Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:39 am ] |
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Robert, It might take a couple weeks to get my new shop squared away. Can you post up a pick of the back set so I can make sure I would have a good color match. Sounds like you have some pretty dark Pau Ferro if EIR is a good match. Peace,Rich |
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| Author: | Chansen [ Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:28 am ] |
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[QUOTE=fryovanni]If you were in Portland. I could walk you down to a local lumber dealer that just recieved a fresh stack(picked up some nice quartered stock from them, good stuff ). I would slice you up a set, but I am moving my shop right now. I am sure one of the sponcers will have a set for you. If you draw a blank with them, and can wait a while I will help.
Peace,Rich[/QUOTE] Which place? Gilmer's? I got (what I think) was a great deal on a very nice looking set from Michael Gurian who isn't really in the business of selling sets, but a few of us OLFers got lucky when we toured his shop. This is my first set of the stuff, but I really like the look of it (it's nothing like EIR) and would be interested in getting some in billet form if you know a source. I'll post a pic later tonight because he called it Santos Rosewood and said it was also called Pau Ferro - I'm too new to this to know any different  . I'm up in Tacoma, but am looking for a reason to get down to Portland. Let me know.Thanks, Christian |
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| Author: | robertD [ Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:44 pm ] |
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Rich, Here's a pic of the back, along with a sample of EIR. I guess there is a noticeable difference! Robert 
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| Author: | fryovanni [ Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:31 am ] |
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Robert, That is a pretty common color for Pau Ferro(sometimes it can be much darker). That set is flat(or plain) sawn. I try to use closer to quarter on the sides(which will appear a little darker overall, much like the closer grained areas near the center of the bookmatch). I have a side billet from the same board as this set that I placed on the last swap meet. 
Hopefully that color will work for you. As soon as I have my saw, and sander hooked up I will slice you a set. You can PM me and I will keep you updated on how long it will be. Peace,Rich |
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