Is mahogany always plain or can it have figure?

[MikeD]

Originally Posted by Howard Klepper

I would not call the figure on MikeD's Walker beeswing. Beeswing is a figure that runs diagonally to the grain or in mottled patches. It's caused by a mix of curly and interlocked grain, and resembles moiré, or an insect's wing. I would call the figure on the Walker a tight curl.

I tend to agree with you on that Howard. It looks more like a stained fiddle back tiger maple than a bees wing mahogany. It was marketed as bees wing but I always thought of it more as curly. Regardless, I like the look and tone of this guitar. I think you played it at Woodstock two years ago maybe? Or maybe the '31 OM-18 had you in its grasp at that point?

[Howard Klepper]

Originally Posted by MikeD

I tend to agree with you on that Howard. It looks more like a stained fiddle back tiger maple than a bees wing mahogany. It was marketed as bees wing but I always thought of it more as curly. Regardless, I like the look and tone of this guitar. I think you played it at Woodstock two years ago maybe? Or maybe the '31 OM-18 had you in its grasp at that point?

I played as many of your guitars as I could--it was a rare treat. The OM-18 did make a lasting impression!

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[Sain't]

Beeswing on a John Slobod OM

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