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jerryme
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Username: jerryme

Post Number: 72
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post

Long time no chat... Grad school, coaching, teaching, fixing house, lots of music has kept me soooo busy. Anyway, I am trying to some good places to find some top wood for a custom electric I am going to have built. ( www.postguitars.com ) I have checked out global wood source, anyone have any other ideas? Thanks, Colin
3rd_ray
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Username: 3rd_ray

Post Number: 59
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 12:59 pm:   Edit Post

Here's one... Gilmer Wood Co.
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 854
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 1:00 pm:   Edit Post

You could probably check at any major bass/guitar forum and check the Luthier section.

I read a bit over at talkbass and there are lots of bass builders there who might be able to point you in the right direction depending on what kind of top you're looking for.

Good luck!
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 1152
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post

Can't comment on how they might fit your particular needs, but I've had good experiences with http://exoticwoods.com/home.php. They are run by a former Gibson wood buyer and have always known their stuff and delivered high quality blanks per their commitments. My needs and experience are almost definitely different than yours would be, but I'd recommend you chat with them at least. By the way - very nice designs in your gallery.
Bill
gtrguy
Intermediate Member
Username: gtrguy

Post Number: 147
Registered: 9-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 9:59 am:   Edit Post

I have been at Gilmer Wood and they are great! Plus they are here in Portland. It's fun to stop in and see/smell the woods. Some are toxic to work with.

Bye,Dave

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