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Originally Posted by Zissou Intern
I know you'll enjoy yourself, John. I wish I could join you.
What woods are you choosing for your jumbo?
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That is the question at hand and the primary reason for the trip. EJ has suggested Oak. Yes O-A-K ! This is the primary reason I've been invited to play the guitar she made for Doc Watson. It was oak back sides (and maybe even top). Not too many luthiers using it as a tone wood and I think would make a heavy jumbo guitar, but she wants me to try it. From my own search, I thought I'd like Osage Orange wood, back and sides and the appalacian red wood top that is one of the hallmarks of a Wayne Henderson guitar. Time will tell. I chose her for the build rather than her dad as her guitars have more modern voicing and style than Wayne's. I am also not a very good lobbier which apparently you need to be to get one from him. It will be a twelve fret though.
Thanks for your interest !
John