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Originally Posted by redir

Of all the sets mentioned that I have in stock as far as tap is concerned the Wenge is the most impressive to me. It sounds like you are tapping on glass and it rings like a bell. The BRW does the same. Having said that though, I don't really know how that translates to a finished guitar. I've made quite a few guitars out of White Oak too and the back sets don't really tap all that well but makes a great guitar none the less.

I too own an Oak back and sides guitar. Great projection and sweet sound, but the shimmery qualities remain at a minimum making it a good recording guitar for lack of overtones.

Re current project: (right now at least) leaning toward hormigo/granadillo over Wenge & Osage as it would appear to have better sustain and shimmer than the Wenge and Osage, but haven't made any decisions in rock so far.