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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| Author: | zac_in_ak [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:14 am ] |
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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? Thanks |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:33 am ] |
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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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| Author: | Dave White [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:34 am ] |
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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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| Author: | Dave White [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:38 am ] |
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This is the best picture I have of it: 
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| Author: | Sam Price [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:54 am ] |
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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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| Author: | KenH [ Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:13 am ] |
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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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