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Jimson
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   I take guitar lessons at a local guitar shop that has lots of very nice pieces, Taylors, Breedlove ..etc.
   
   I noticed the Santa Cruz models in stock have this very attractive red "Tortoise Shell" type binding. Looks plastic but would look nice on a gift guitar I am planning.

   1) Can someone tell me where I can buy this?
or 2) Is there a Red figured wood that STAYS red in color as time goes by?

   Thanks for listening.
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Stew-Mac has some nice plastic Tortoise binding...I have used it several times...as far as a red wood...can't help with that, but I'm sure someone here will chime in shortly!

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You can also get nice tortoise binding from Axiom Inc.

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Most luthierie supply houses carry tortoise shell and the good stuff is a celluloid and must be shipped by ground so be aware of 5-10 days delivery.

That said I love wood bindings and Snakewood give a similar affect in wood, but obviously it is not translucent. Just another possible option.


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