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Author:	Philip Perdue [ Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:25 am ]
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I realize that I really don’t know anything about moisture content in wood except that it has to do with stability. Postings on the forum have often mentioned moisture content from 6-8 percent. My guess is that this would be good figure to shoot for when purchasing wood. Now that I think about it moisture content is not mentioned on a lot of sites that sell instrument wood. This has come about because I saw some nice figured maple for sale that said it had 10% moisture content (kiln dried). This is thick enough to make a telecaster style electric that I have contemplated for a friend. I just don’t really know what the effect of 10% would be if any. Thanks as always. Philip

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Author:	Jim Watts [ Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:24 pm ]
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It will seek equilibrium to the environment it's in. 10% would be about right for a RH of about 55%-60% according to a chart in Hoadlys' Understanding Wood book.

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Author:	crazymanmichael [ Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:38 am ]
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a solid maple tele would be awfully heavy. perhaps a drop top would be more practical?

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