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Where in the world can you find wood long enough to build a Weissenborn guitar. LMI, Stew/Mac don't carry the stuff. The sides look like they are about 39 or 40 inches long. Wouldn't mind trying any nice hardwood. Doesn't have to be Koa. Woods like Walnut, Myrtle, & Mahogany seem like nice stuff to use. Can anyone post a few suppliers??

David

Hawaiian Hardwoods Direct

Curly Koa Guitar Wood

I'm sure that others will pipe in with other sources.

eBay has a been a good source for me. Larry Davis
at Gallery can also get you what you need.

Hi Dave,

I can supply weissenborn sets including baritone sets in medium or high figure. Possibly Master grade sets if available. My flitches are usually 42" with some up to 48" long.

regards

Tim


www.australiantonewoods.com

Tim I suspect you're going to be popular with the Weissenborn crowd....

Don Williams38789.6549305556

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I have a set of 100 y.o. BRW big enough to build a weisenborn with. I am not in the market to sell it, BUUUUUTTTTTTT if the right offer comes along ... who knows.   

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Columbus, Ohio
http://www.polingguitars.com

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I have a set of 100 y.o. BRW big enough to build a weisenborn with. I am not in the market to sell it, BUUUUUTTTTTTT if the right offer comes along ... who knows.    [/QUOTE]

I've got some BRW in a 16" wide plank that will do the job too....heck, that should do it with a one piece back and top....but I don't think any offer would pry it from my hands...

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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."

Thanks very much for the input. This Weis. would be my first. Don & Brock, I'm sure your BRW is awsome but, right now , I'm look for cheaper wood till I know how my first will turn out.
David

Ironically I just called Allied for this. They have some larger East Indian
Rosewood sets that will work, but no mahogany or koa sets.

What dimensions do you require for your weissenborns?

Are there any preferences regarding colour and grain?

Set material until recently has been cut mainly for guitars so some flitches been ignored. This was until the name weissenborn came up! Some guidance by you in this area would be greatly appreciated.

regards
Tim

I can cut ribbon figured Cuban mahogany sets for a weisenheimer guitar. email me if you are interested.
I have sold them before.

I also have some ribbon/curly sapele.
The sets measure 8-1/2" X 37".
6 piece set for $150.

The sides typically need to be about 40-42" for a 25"
scale guitar.
Top/backs about 35"
I don't use a 'vintage' Weiss outline but mine is pretty
close in all the major dimensions.
I usually get sides at 42" to allow myself some room
for error.

Thanks for the information Mike

Tim

I don't get by the forum much, but can pipe in with some help. I cut Weis sets on order. Backs and tops are cut from the same blank consecutive so they match perfect , sides from the same timber also.

Genuine Mahogany and Black Limba are $120.00/set. Quartersawn...I do not sell flatsawn acoustic woods.

Larry,
I dropped you a line earlier part of the week. Thank you for the come back.
David

David, I have a few fully dried wiess Lutz Spruce top sets that I cut for an Aussie friend of mine last year. They are dry and ready to go!

Shane

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Guys, I really appreciate all the responses!! I'm sure there are several on this site that needed all this info. This is such a great site. I'm pretty new here, and there is such a wealth of information from you people that are willing to share. This is my first attempt on a Weissenborn.   Love the sound. Got plans coming from Stew/Mac and I think I better get the ones also from MIMF. Any other input on building this great instrument, please "Chime In"! MANY, MANY THANKS!!!

David