[Boatanchors] And Now for Something Competely Different: Zenith

[rbethman]

I see these woods from a different point of view.

I don't look at them for some tone or such.  I am a wood carver by hobby.

We look for exotic wood for the carving ability, and the appearance that 
they produce.

However, I also get them through companies that ONLY import those that 
are legal.

Rosewood is one of those that we seek for things such as carving a 
jewelry box.  I even do inlays with other woods such as Ebony. (Try 
carving THAT!)

Bob - N0DGN


On 3/31/2013 10:45 AM, Joe Connor wrote:
> Bry:
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>      A lot of the exotic tonewoods are now protected by international treaties and several instrument makers have gotten jacked up for illegally importing these woods.
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>      To me, as a guitar and banjo player, this wood stuff is as crazy as audiophoolery. Guitar players will play unbelievable premiums for guitars with Brazilian rosewood backs and sides. I doubt, however, that anyone can really tell the difference between a guitar with Brazilian rosewood and one with East Indian rosewood. Nevertheless, these guys believe Brazilian rosewood sounds better just like the audiophooles believe that Black Beauties sound better. Go figure.
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>                                Joe Connor
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