Camphor Laural?

I did a quick search and saw that Ibanez makes a guitar from camphor laurel. http://www.sweetwater.com/guitargallery/electric/all/sA09003/ Beautiful stuff, I think if it's camphor burl it needs to be stabilized, but I have never worked with it before. The stuff I am reading on google indicates the wood may be somewhat oily like cocobola, but it is being used for guitars! I say go for it!

 

i have seen camphor laurel guitar bodies

they have a marbled type appearance tht can look quite captivating

go for it!

 

Here's mine.

 

What a fascinating and beautiful "flow" in that grain. Does it have an equally characterful tone?

 

...what a beauty ...

...top shelf looks !

 

Wow, camphor trees grow all around here, lots big enough for bodies, and QUICK! too, I'll have to check this out.

 

beautiful grain i like that

 

Camphor Laurel is much loved by wood turners ,box makers etc. The smell of the wood when being worked is delightful.

 

Lots of chopping boards round here made from it.

 

Isn't it invasive in aus?

 

Yes it is a weed and is declared as noxious in many local areas.

 

I heard it's good for chopping boards because it has natural antiseptic properties, but that might be an old wife's tale. You could always rub some on your tummy if you have a cold.

 

Hi. New member in Australia. Gold Coast. Been doing parts casters for a while but did my first Camphor two piece body yesterday. Beautiful grain. I'll take a picture or two and post.
Also doing Lacewood with figured Mango tops!
Adrian

 

Welcome to the forum! , and yes, all the pics you can spare. Guitar porn welcome here