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01-23-2011, 10:23 AM
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Imbuia Burl Acoustic
I own a couple Ray Lynch guitars (luthier/builder in Rural Hall, NC). This is a Imbuia Burl body with Sitka spruce. It is a gorgeous guitar with a well balanced voice. My question is, are there many builders out there that build acoustics with Imbuia? I noticed that taylor has some, but Im unaware of any others. If not, is there any reason why not? could it be availability? Thanks, ive enclosed a couple of pictures. thanks
   
Last edited by Lance Ross; 01-23-2011 at 12:43 PM. 
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01-23-2011, 02:37 PM
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I love Imbuia. Wish it were more readily available, but it's hard to come by. I'd stock up as it's a great tonewood IMO.
Here's one I just finished in November 2010 with a Cedar top. 
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Rod True, aspiring luthier My current project A guitar I built for my Father in Law The Celtic Beauty - The Epic Journey True SJ - #9
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01-23-2011, 03:49 PM
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Rod, thanks so much for the input, that is one beautiful guitar. I read your thread about the building of your guitar, and i am totally impressed with your craftmanship, truly a beautiful guitar, and im sure it sounds every bit as good as it looks. Thanks again for your response.
Last edited by Lance Ross; 01-23-2011 at 03:59 PM.
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01-23-2011, 10:47 PM
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That is really beautiful looking wood!
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Will
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01-25-2011, 07:12 AM
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I built one with Imboya. Nice wood. Nice to work with. One of my favourite woods I've worked with. I paired it with Alaskan Yellow Cedar.
Neil 
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01-25-2011, 10:17 AM
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Thanks for all the pictures, i guess there are more than a few out there, Neil, youre handbuilt is impressive, very nice work.
Last edited by Lance Ross; 01-25-2011 at 10:47 AM.
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01-25-2011, 10:49 AM
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heres a couple more pictures , the top has quite a bit of bearclaw. I guess the bracing gives it such an exceptional voice, more than the Imbuia?
 
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