Good idea Steve! and Hey! Thanks for thinking of us OLFers!
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| Author: | Colonial Tonwds [ Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:59 pm ] |
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Achtung OLFers! I've got some exceptionally old, air dried African mahogany guitar sets (steel string) that's taking up too much room in my shop. These sets are a light burgundy with straight even grain and a great tap tone. The boards from which I cut these sets were from the late 50's and early 60's and they are premium. Normally the price per set is $50 but I want to move some inventory to make room for other materials I'm getting so......... the price per set for OLFers is $33.50 or 10 sets for $300. You might think big deal, African mahogany I can get that anywhere. That may be the case but is the wood 50 years old and air dried? I'll post some pics later this afternoon. Please email me if you have any questions. Thanks, Steve Roberson, owner colonialtonewoods.com |
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| Author: | Mjoy [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 4:26 am ] |
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Hey Steve, I'll take 2 sets. You remember my requirements on size, right? Save to ship with other stuff. Thanks, --Mark Joy |
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| Author: | Colonial Tonwds [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:11 am ] |
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Mark, You got it. I'm going to post some pics here in the next few hours so everyone can get an idea of what the wood looks like. |
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:13 am ] |
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Good idea Steve! and Hey! Thanks for thinking of us OLFers!
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 7:54 am ] |
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Steve...You've got mail. Thanks so much for the special offer. |
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| Author: | Colonial Tonwds [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:56 am ] |
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Here are some pics of the African mahogany. 
very old African mahogany board in the rough. 
African mahogany cleaned up and ready for resaw 
Sample images of some sets. |
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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:49 am ] |
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Steve: It looks a lot like Khya and not Sapele? Do you know which it is? Is it pretty light weight or heavy and dense? |
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| Author: | Tom Dowey [ Wed Jul 06, 2005 12:29 pm ] |
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Steve, I will take 2 sets. I sent you a PM. |
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| Author: | Colonial Tonwds [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 12:24 am ] |
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Tim, It is Khaya and not Entandrophragma cyclindricum (Sapele). Sapele has more inform striping. It is darker than African mahogany an has a course texture. If ever in doubt, use the scratch and sniff method. Sapele will have a cedar like smell. The African sets I have are dark and dense. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Steve |
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