superc_1
Aug-19-2004, 9:53am
IS SOFT CURLY MAPLE CONSIDERED GOOD OR BAD TO MAKE THE BACK OUT OF ON AN F-STYLE MANDOLIN.
sunburst
Aug-19-2004, 10:38am
Generally, soft maple is considered good for backs, but it all depends on the particular piece of wood.
A lot of builders prefer Red Maple and it's considered a soft maple.
superc_1
Aug-19-2004, 11:33am
SUNBURST
THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY. I BUILT MY FIRST MANDO BACK OUT OF THIS WOOD WITH A DOUG FIR TOP EVERYBODY AGREES THAT IT HAS A REALLY GOOD SOUND. I HOPE THEY ARE NOT WANTING MY FEELING AND BE NICE, BUT IT DOES HAVE A NICE RING. I HAVE ACCESS TO A LOT OF THIS WOOD (CURLY MAPLE) THAT GIVES ME A BETTER FEELING ON IT. SOME PEOPLE DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WAS STRONG ENOUGH.