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I was just surfing Zootman Bob's web site http://www.rctonewoods.com/ and he has just added some beautiful ribbon stripped Sapele at the best price that I have ever seen. $38 per set or 3 sets for $100!!!!! And this stuff is beautiful and first quality wood.

Needless to say I am snagging some up right now.

What a price! Might have to get a few while the dollar's so weak.

I'm building with Ribbon Sapele right now. It works and bends a lot like much of the mahogany I've used.

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

*sobs* I have JUST paid a massive car maintenance bill and a kid's birthday coming up and now I am BROKE!!!

Bad timing. I regret clicking on this thread, I've yet to add 'hog to my arsenal.....

Nice stuff though. Keyboard's covered with drool!!

'Mind you, I took up a Bobc special offer on some guitar tops a month or so ago...

Thanks for the heads up guys! I just snagged 3 sets...I already have an order in the mail from Uncle Bob, I hope he doesn't get tired of shipping stuff to me

I'm with Sam unfortunately... Can't do it this time 'round but I'll have to keep my eye on that page.

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Chansen / C hansen / C. Hansen / Christian Hansen - not a handle.

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It says "SOLD OUT" on Bob's website.....am I too late?

Dave F.

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That's cheap!!! That Bob....man, he buys good doesn't he?

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Uncle Bob may have more that is not up on the site. When we visited him in February I would guess that less than 10% of his stash is on the site. I would recommend contacting Bob and asking what he has for you and I suspect that you will be very pleased with the results.

Around half the guitars that I have ever built were with zoot/wood from Zootman Bob. And I have always been thrilled with what he sends me. Bob understands the concerns of builders very well and this is a labor of love for him and it shows. He is a great man who has dedicated his efforts to bringing builders the finest woods available at very affordable prices.

Currently I am building an all Zootman guitar with Bob's Cuban mahogany and a German top from Bob. Also these days when I order form Bob I just ask him to pick out something for me and never even ask for pics any more. I always receive wood that is beyond my high expectations and the service is the finest on the planet.

BTW the same holds true for Don Williams - we are VERY lucky OLFers to have such very fine friends and sponsors.