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Originally Posted by nacluth
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.
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I saw a guitar made entirely of red cedar, top, back, sides, the works. I think even the neck as well. It was knot free and the red and white grain looked amazing. At first glance I thought it was pink ivory. It sounded very good.
Red cedar is very resonant. My only concern Is that it's a little fragile but its stiff so judicious bracing (not loblolly, maybe white pine) would do the trick.