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Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle and King Billy Pine Dreadnought
Thought I'd post some pics of my latest build.
Back and sides - Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle Soundboard - King Billy Pine Bindings - WA Jarrah Neck - QLD Maple Fretboard and bridge - QLD Mulga Soundboard bracing - Bunya Pine Pickup - LR Baggs StagePro Anthem It's only a couple of days old and it is already sounding great. The LR Baggs pickup is so good. Captures the natural sound of the guitar and has all the control I need in a live situation.
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Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle and King Billy Pine Dreadnought
Very nice. Forgive my ignorance, what is King Billy Pine? Thanks
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King Billy Pine (King William Pine) is Athrotaxis selaginoides.
King Billy Pine is an extremely beautiful coloured wood and is often compared to Western Red Cedar. It is light in weight yet stiff which makes for a great responsive soundboard. It produces a warm tone and is one of the most sought after Australian tone woods. It is native to Tasmania and is a threatened species. I only use timber that has been harvested from naturally fallen timber.
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