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bob J
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Has anyone used Taz Blackwood for top?
Results?
Have you heard about or heard a guitar with this top?
It is said Taz is very similar to Koa-is the sound the same? Different?
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Very similar. Perhaps a bit more sparkle. I haven't used it as a top wood. Yet.

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Bob,

I don't know if it's Tas but this is an all Blackwood guitar that is well loved by it's owner plus he has some recordings of it on his site.

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Only for a reso, which I suppose doesn't really tell you what you want to know.

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I have seen a few and some online and it makes for a great guitar. IMO better than an all Koa guitar.

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Dave
I also came across this site and sent the link to Bob. The images and information are very good.

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Not sure if I recall correctly, but I think Mike Baranik may have made one. I could be wrong though.

I'm planning on one eventually...using this wood:


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Wow Don, you could actually glue in the X brace right over that big red X.... Nice!!!   

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What's that Alain?


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Ah! That's a bit better... I still liked that red X a lot...

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Uhhh Don,
Could use a little thining?
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Thanks to all. It sounds very promising.

For L-00 w/ mahog b/s, what would Taz do re 'bluesy' sound w/spruce top
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[QUOTE=bob J] Uhhh Don,
Could use a little thining?[/QUOTE]

Why? I'll simply slice it in half, into two 1/2" sections, and that will make a great back. Good and stiff.




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Thanks all,
Let's try for more.
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WOW Don!! Is there more where that came from?

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Hi Bob,

How much do you want? This is obviously at the higher end of the figure spectrum but it is available. Send me an email or a PM if you like.

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