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zac_in_ak
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In another thread dave was mentioning using Cedar of Lebenon as a neck
wood does anyone now a supplier here in the US who caries it and/or the
scientific name?

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I think it's botanical name is Cedrus libani[/] - which actually makes it a proper cedar It has a gorgeous smell and I think it would make an interesting back and side wood for an acoustic guitar as well.

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Let's try that again

I think it's botanical name is Cedrus libani - which actually makes it a proper cedar It has a gorgeous smell and I think it would make an interesting back and side wood for an acoustic guitar as well.

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This is the best picture I have of it:


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I saw a VERY nice plank of Cedar of lebanon at my local hardwood store.....I didn't buy it because I didn't know it could used for guitars....
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I have about 200 board feet of it I bought from a sawyer in Oregon. I have no clue where one would go to buy it from a store though...

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