Does anyone know where I can find reliable information regarding the scarcity of species of woods commonly used in electric guitars? I am searching for this information and I get so many different sites with conflicting information. I am curious how scarce woods like wenge, Indian rosewood and ebony are becoming specifically (before I order a neck).
I am still kicking myself for not ordering a Brazilian rosewood neck when I had the chance.
Except that there are some woods that can result in confiscation upon re entering the U.S.
(06-27-2015, 06:59 PM)LesStrat Wrote: [ -> ]Except that there are some woods that can result in confiscation upon re entering the U.S.
That's a scary thought. Any idea what woods these might be?
It is whatever the Feds have determined are endangered.
I remember a couple of articles about it, but I had no reason to keep a list. Falbo might know.
For awhile there was even the threat of losing an instrument upon return that you took with you. I think Congress closed that loophole. Now it's supposed to be import only.
Come to think of it, Taylor Guitars is usually a good source for wood knowledge.