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Originally Posted by mowcheeba
Really nice guitar, fabiomayo. How much did it cost you to get a guitar built
like that in Brazil? Is it possible for you to get any info about the wood?
Interesting thread............I am planning a build with red oak from southern
Chile. It is a beautiful wood, really strong red in it.
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Just found my notes on the guitar. I was told neck is walnut and the body
is a wood called
vinhático. Take it for what it's worth as I can't be sure
of that. During a setup, another luthier identified body wood as cedar
(or
cedro rosa, which is a common wood for solid guitars around here).
I bought it used from another guy who in turn had the guitar built in
exchange for an old piece of rosewood and used hardware he had laying
around. I payed around U$500 if I recall correctly. This is about what a
Squier cost. I put Callaham bridge and saddles and Lollar pickups
and got rid of that stinkin' Strat button
The guitar is pretty light (under 7lb on a low res bathroom scale),
very resonant and I like the neck, with big frets and a nice feel.
Sounds pretty good to me. My main guitar.
I hope your project is succesful. Don't forget to post pictures.