La Conner persimmon guitar

[j. Kinnaird]

Almost no one ever orders guitars made from sustainable woods. If a luthier makes a guitar with such wood it is usually a spec creation and it had better be unique and it had better sound better than it's more exotic peers or it hangs in the shop.

So I know this is a long shot going in, but one guitar I'm building for laconner will have a persimmon back and sides.

[Jamiejoon]

Stunning, in my opinion. Let me know if it ends up hanging in your shop!

[TomB'sox]

I agree, stunning looking, now how it sounds will probably determine if it hangs in the shop or not. I can't believe any serious buyer would turn down a great sounding guitar because it is made of unexpected woods, or is that just me?

[TRose]

Wow. That is beautiful wood. I’m curious as to the tonal profile of this wood in general and how this one will ultimately sing. Please keep us posted.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by Jamiejoon

Stunning, in my opinion. Let me know if it ends up hanging in your shop!

Thanks Jamie. Ill let you know.

Originally Posted by TomB'sox

I agree, stunning looking, now how it sounds will probably determine if it hangs in the shop or not. I can't believe any serious buyer would turn down a great sounding guitar because it is made of unexpected woods, or is that just me?

Thanks Tom
That comment might put you in a distinct minority. It’s a competitive business with extra points awarded to the denizens of the rain forest.

Originally Posted by TRose

Wow. That is beautiful wood. I’m curious as to the tonal profile of this wood in general and how this one will ultimately sing. Please keep us posted.

Thanks TRose
I am curious about the same thing.

[mountainguitar]

That's beautiful wood! I'm with Tom

I'd love to play it. Maybe time to go to La Connor....

beth

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by bmh1

That's beautiful wood! I'm with Tom

I'd love to play it. Maybe time to go to La Connor....

beth

Thanks Beth
It would be great to meet you there.

[SJ VanSandt]

I think it looks fantastic. Personally, I'm bored with mahogany and rosewood - well, much of it anyway - but I know what to expect sound-wise. With persimmon or black limba, I haven't got a clue. Wouldn't order it online without trying it, for sure. But I think it's just a matter of time. We're seeing a lot more walnut, cherry, myrtle etc. on factory brands than we were 20 years ago.

[Steve Kinnaird]

Looks fantastic. I don't remember seeing that.
Probably wise you hid it when we were there.

Steve

[The Bard Rocks]

Persimmon is the only American (US) ebony It is rare to find it large enough to use in a guitar. Joe Mendel from Missouri has made the only one that I have played. It is certainly eye-catching.

There were some Canadian makers as i recall that we using Persimmon in neck and fingerboards.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by SJ VanSandt

I think it looks fantastic. Personally, I'm bored with mahogany and rosewood - well, much of it anyway - but I know what to expect sound-wise. With persimmon or black limba, I haven't got a clue. Wouldn't order it online without trying it, for sure. But I think it's just a matter of time. We're seeing a lot more walnut, cherry, myrtle etc. on factory brands than we were 20 years ago.

Originally Posted by Steve Kinnaird

Looks fantastic. I don't remember seeing that.
Probably wise you hid it when we were there.

Steve

Originally Posted by The Bard Rocks

Persimmon is the only American (US) ebony It is rare to find it large enough to use in a guitar. Joe Mendel from Missouri has made the only one that I have played. It is certainly eye-catching.

There were some Canadian makers as i recall that we using Persimmon in neck and fingerboards.

Well heck thanks guys. I’m encouraged by your enthusiasm for the non-traditional. I may just finish this guitar.

[CoolerKing]

Cool idea. I heard it's very dense. Does it tap like African blackwood?

Would it make a good fretboard?

[gitarro]

I didnt know persimmon is an ebony..the grsin and colour of that set reminds me of Malaysian Blackwood that is also an ebony...

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by matthewpartrick

Cool idea. I heard it's very dense. Does it tap like African blackwood?

Would it make a good fretboard?

The tap tone is more like a hard maple. It probably would not make a good fretboard.

[j. Kinnaird]

Originally Posted by gitarro

I didnt know persimmon is an ebony..the grsin and colour of that set reminds me of Malaysian Blackwood that is also an ebony...

persimmon and African ebony are in the same genus. dyosporus. ( I may have a spelling error)