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JoeCharter 01-06-2012 06:02 PM

How rare is "The Tree"?
 
I just commissioned a new guitar today and chose mahogany from "The Tree" for the back and sides.

Is quilted mahogany super rare for real, or is "The Tree" desirable mostly for the romantic story around it?

000-18GE 01-06-2012 06:14 PM

Joe - is this in addition to the custom build's you indicated recently that you're getting from two world-renowned builders??? In either event, I wish I had your new guitar budget. Would love to hear how they all sound when you finally take possession.

Sorry I got nothing in response to your question though....hehe.

jhchang 01-06-2012 06:16 PM

I'm no expert but my impression "THE TREE" indicates there is just that 1 single tree of its kind in the world.

PowerTube 01-06-2012 06:21 PM

Where is information about this tree?

TimberlineGuy 01-06-2012 06:28 PM

I love the Tree! I've been lucky enough to play a guitar with 'The Tree' back and sides! From what I understand, it has a few different characteristics to it than other mahogany boards. I don't know the exact details, but i remember there is a considerable difference in the stiffness and workability. I don't build guitars, i just play them! All I can honestly speak to is the tone! And it is noticeably different than plain ol mahogany!

I think i was trying to answer your question of "reason for desirability"

JoeCharter 01-06-2012 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 000-18GE (Post 2888545)
Joe - is this in addition to the custom build's you indicated recently that you're getting from two world-renowned builders??? In either event, I wish I had your new guitar budget. Would love to hear how they all sound when you finally take possession.

Sorry I got nothing in response to your question though....hehe.

You're hi-jacking my thread! ;)

One build has been confirmed ("The Tree") while I've backed out of the second one. I figured I'd rather have one Camry than two Yarises...

I've got no kids and my folks are well taken care of. My only vice is guitars. And fine dining. And just three years ago I was nearly broke so hang in there... :)

000-18GE 01-06-2012 06:40 PM

I found this article if it's helpful to anyone:

http://www.guitarbench.com/2009/10/0...ature-article/

JoeCharter 01-06-2012 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhchang (Post 2888548)
I'm no expert but my impression "THE TREE" indicates there is just that 1 single tree of its kind in the world.

Funny guy... ;)

Jeff M 01-06-2012 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNewbie (Post 2888530)
I just commissioned a new guitar today and chose mahogany from "The Tree" for the back and sides.

Is quilted mahogany super rare for real, or is "The Tree" desirable mostly for the romantic story around it?

It's pretty.
The supply of wood from it is limited.
Lots of folks like pretty guitars.
Supply and demand.

PowerTube 01-06-2012 06:51 PM

UNREAL........

http://mynetimages.com/e785c74457_ga.jpg

JoeCharter 01-06-2012 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerTube (Post 2888598)

Is that your guitar? That is unreal indeed. Not all pieces from "The Tree" have that much contrast in them...

PowerTube 01-06-2012 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNewbie (Post 2888624)
Is that your guitar? That is unreal indeed. Not all pieces from "The Tree" have that much contrast in them...

Um.....no. That's from the article linked above.

:)

Kevin A 01-06-2012 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff M (Post 2888595)
It's pretty...
Lots of folks like pretty guitars.

Taylor makes pretty guitars!


Whoops....wrong thread!
:D;)

JoeCharter 01-06-2012 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A (Post 2888764)
Taylor makes pretty guitars!


Whoops....wrong thread!
:D;)

The build will take a year so it's not an R. Taylor... ;)

riorider 01-06-2012 11:48 PM

BBWW is the most knowledgeable person I know about the tree. RTaylor used to have the story on their website, along with a picture of one they build for Bob.

Yes, it's just one tree, a Honduran mahogany tree. Found in the 60s, and not harvested until the 70s, and it's rare, and the tone from it is like "super" mahogany - lots of fundamentals but sustain and some moderate overtones, but limited. And, of course, like any wood, most of the tone is from the builder.

I have one from Mike Baranik with a cedar top; one commissioned from John Mayes which will have an LS redwood top; and one commissioned from Tim McKnight which will have a spruce top (not settled yet on which spruce).

If you like mahogany tone, and if you like flamey wood, "the tree" is a great choice. But it's rare and getting harder to find.

Cheers,

Phil

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g..._D7C5361-1.jpg


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