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Old 04-16-2012, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by kendallhadden View Post
I have become pretty partial to Sapele. I think in the hands of the right builder it is as good as any wood out there. I also think Taylor does a fantastic job with Sapele. Their 3 series guitars are, in my opinion, diamonds in the rough and one of the best bang for the buck guitars.
I agree. I came up in the era of mahogany being the "poor man's choice" over rosewood. That was and is BS. I think Sapale is in the same stage right now. I don't find it as visually interesting as mahogany, but tonally it holds it own. I have, however seen some quilted Sapale that knocks the eyes out of your head.
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