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Just pulled the trigger on 2 sets of Bog Oak (Fenland Oak, , moor oak, ancient bog oak whatever)
Seems to be usually paired with Lutz, Cedar and Rewdood tops from the info I have from the net.
We'll see how the density and tap tones pan out when it arrives.
Looks interesting, may keep it for a year or 2 first before using.
I'm sure it can wait a bit - it is about 5000 years old, and may have been just a sapling when Stonehenge was built.
At least it won'r need dyed darker.....

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Looks nice, wonder if it would sound like white oak after it's built.

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Nice, rich color. Should look good after finishing.

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Both sets are lovely but that first set... yowzers.

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I agree, that first set is amazeballs.

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Ka-ching!

I bought some bog oak boards a few years ago that I still need to resaw. I think the stuff is fantastic and can't wait to use it. If it's anything like White Oak I'm sure it will be great.

I was thinking bog oak and a sinker top would look killer.

That first set...


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Nice looking wood.
How has 5000 years in the bog affected it? Does it seem much different than well dried oak (other than the color)?
I have some Mammoth ivory I've been using for nuts and saddles (and even a few pickguards). It can be fun to use some really old materials without the guilt that comes with cutting down a bristlecone pine.

I just ordered it yesterday, so I'll give you an assessment after I receive it

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Hi Colin,

Beautiful sets you have there, I am mid build on a J45 size Bog Oak.
I love working with it and the patterns are incredible. I have paired with sitka spruce top and ebony fretboard and bog oak head plate and back strap. Gone with a bog oak rossette and plain mahogany bindings as I think the bog oak needs no bling lol.

Its hard as nails but I found easy to bend and preferred sanding to rosewood as no gumming up.

Good luck with it

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Picture of the patterns on the back

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Lookin' good cablepulller1.
I got 1 full set, FB/Headplate/bridge/3 x iight brown-black headstock venners for radial rosette, will see how it goes.

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

You will love it

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Just got it yesterday late, stickered it today in my storage.
Impression compared to well dried oak?
Well. it's heavier, S.G. is around 0.9, (vs 0.7=-.75-ish) and tap tone seems a bit like a good piece of ebony - dark, but perhaps more sonorous(?), with moderate sustain.
Although it's partially vitrified, it's not "glass or bell -like".
Tried both sets, not much difference.

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.