https://imgur.com/gallery/Z3qYK2Y
Just picked up this handsome old Sovereign in Sacramento, and I’m stumped (pun intended) on the wood they used here.
My best guess is Koa based on searching around but I don’t see the lateral flaming at all. Mahogany or oak perhaps? I’m curious.
In the pictures you can see a line of red grain pass out of the heel—it almost looks like that dark stripe of grain is common to all the pieces here, like it was made from a single block, which I found interesting.
It’s in really great condition besides some deterioration to the rope binding that I’m going to repair. The OHSC is pretty clean too, and it sounds great with those vintage Gibson strings holding place until I can snag some 90/10s. Very musical highs, with nice punchy barking low end.
Any guesses on the value would be appreciated. But mostly curious what this wood is!
Also how should I clean up the binding? I’m thinking some careful super glue for penetration and stability but I don’t want it to leak into the side/top joint and give someone fits later.
Thanks!
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