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I decided to take the bocote plunge and found this gorgeous from Hibdon--its my first purchase form tehm and they were great--even thicknessed it for me.
Now, what do you appoint somthing like this with???

What kind of guitar will you be building?

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

I'm eith going to build a Dred, MArtin spec, or may try the OLF SJ? I've been wanting to build a slope shoulder Gibson dred too, but not sure this is the right zoot for that?

I would try a shallower guitar than a dread to take advantage of the resonamce of the Bocote... SJ or OM would be my choice. But either way you'll go it will make a beautifull guitar!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

I'm thinking tortoise shell bindings, and a nice euro top. Maybe even a set of Shane's Lutz spruce.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

OOH, good idea Don, I have a set of Martins tortoise binding--I'm anxious to try some of Shanes Lutz.

Shane's Lutz as a top! Don't know why but i'm seeing maple bindings , ebony bindings would make it look superb!.

Scott I think tortoise bindings will be ideal, they just seem the perfect match.

Cheers

Kim

Serge, I ordered 2 lutz topd from Shane last night--I've heard so many great things I had to try it--I also got some curly maple b/w/b bindings. I'll see how they match, but I am leaning towards the ebony. What a tough choice!