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06-27-2015, 02:52 PM
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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.
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Except that there are some woods that can result in confiscation upon re entering the U.S.
Because I said so.
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(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?
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06-28-2015, 01:44 AM
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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.
Because I said so.
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Come to think of it, Taylor Guitars is usually a good source for wood knowledge.
Because I said so.
