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Originally Posted by TomB'sox
Thanks Ryan, that is really pretty. You guys have not done a mesquite guitar yet right? That might be something to consider for an all Texas guitar...Mesquite back and sides, Black Walnut binding (and neck?), Desert Ironwood (I think that grows in Tx) fretboard, but what could the top be? Loblolly pine???
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Like John said, if you could find some clear enough Eastern Red Cedar (which is usually pretty knotty), then that could work and the bonus of no moths. Cypress, of which we have several sets, would probably be one of the better top choices. Pine, walnut, sycamore could all be used, but would not really be optimal.
Texas Ebony is great for binding, fretboard and bridge. We have used it plenty. I’m not sure desert ironwood makes it as far as west Texas. Just about anything can be used for necks. Top bracing may be the biggest challenge.
An all Texas guitar. Now that sounds fun.