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Old 04-09-2012, 07:08 AM
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Default Agathis

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Originally Posted by Weird Snake Joe View Post
Yeah, and you've been saying this for some time. After hearing it, when coming upon older Yamaha's with the 'hog necks, I actually *heard* what you meant. I don't know what it is...density/weight, trim/finish, neck joint, glue...

Is there a reason why Yamaha doesn't extensively use agathis in their FGs anymore?
I'd want to guess that Agathis, while not known as a "great tone wood", is still coming from old growth forest which is increasingly under protection.
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