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    Does It *Have* To Be Wood?

    Actually, comparing 5/16" 5 string blanks, Richlite is closer to $45, Junk ebony blanks can be had for $25 but a AAA grade Gabon ebony 'board can run over $100. I wouldn't expect the average builder to have a CNC machine but Warmoth does. With as many manufacturers who've added Richlite to their...
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    Does It *Have* To Be Wood?

    Sustainable? Yes, but the cost effectiveness is a wash. It's not cheap and depending on the capability of your CNC machine, carbide tip cutters may not be adequate making diamond tip cutters necessary. Aside from the sustainability, the main attraction for me is the sound and feel of it.
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    Does It *Have* To Be Wood?

    I've never heard of it before but I'm a little skeptical of using a softwood that's inconsistent in its density and not especially well suited to epoxy saturation. The Richlite matrix uses an engineered paper designed to be saturated with resin.
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    Does It *Have* To Be Wood?

    I had an acoustic with a Macassar ebony board. It had a long white stripe in the shape of a lightning bolt. Looks cool definitely but the even density of Richlite makes for a more consistent vibration chain, ie no dead spots.
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    Does It *Have* To Be Wood?

    As one who's paid huge $$ for boutique acoustic guitars I totally "get" the preference for real wood in our components. I've been seeing more and more high end instruments using Richlite for fingerboards. From what I've played it makes sense. The material has the same density as ebony but it's...
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    Back chambered Tele weight loss

    That's what it was advertised as and my luthier guru concurred.
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    Fretboard alternative to rosewood - Bocote, Goncalo Alves, Kingwood

    I'm surprised that Richlite hasn't been mentioned, especially by bassists. It has the same density as ebony but it's consistent tip to tail and rdge to edge. No dead spots and it sounds great. Highly polished on a fretless bass it sings, It sounds great on acoustics and polished on a fretted...
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    Back chambered Tele weight loss

    I built my Tele on a DeHavilland body that I picked up online at a really low price. When I got it the swamp ash body alone weighed 8.5lbs. Not willing to torture myself with that I took off 1/4" from the back and routed out chambers. Also added tummy cut and modest forearm bevel. That got the...
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    Gecko 6 in Seattle area?

    Anybody have one, preferably fretless, that I might be able to lay hands on? I'm in the north Snohomish County area but I'm willing drive a fair distance to check one out. TIA!
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    GraphTech Ghost in a Tele?

    Anyone have pix of Ghost pu installation, specifically how the pu leads were routed? I've been searching for a few days to no avail. Thank!
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