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Originally Posted by iim7V7IM7
Tad it is nice to see an archtop luthier posting in the AGF custom shop...  . Red Maple being native to Michigan was a favorite of Gibson in Kalamazoo. We see way more Bigleaf Maple, Sycamore maple and Sugar Maple (typically flatsawn to show birdseye figure) these days. |
Thanks, good to be here.
Many people think of f-holes as 'electric guitars', but originally they were pure acoustic. I like to build them lightweight and loud as a Martin.
Red maple is a beauty alright. Nice easy carving, gorgeous color, plentiful supply...
Of the soft maples, bigleaf is even slightly softer, but more difficult with extremely curly grain.
Just about to start spraying finish on this one here:
