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Hawaiian Hardwoods DirectThe premier source for Hawaiian tonewoods. Curly Koa and Curly Mango guitar sets and ukulele sets. We also supply various other luthier, and turning supplies.
Curly Mango Guitar SetsFollowing are the minimum sizes that sets are sawn to for individual guitar sizes. Parlor: Backs 6" by 18" long -- Sides 4" by 26" long Cl/000: Backs 7 1/4" by 21" long -- Sides 4 1/4 by 30"long Jumbo: Backs 8 1/4" by 22" long -- Sides 5" by 32" long Weisenborn: Backs top/backs 8" by 34" long -- Sides 3 1/2" by 42" wide A word about the powder post beetle holes. I make a note whenever they are present in any of the pieces. I never put up for sale any sets that have whay I consider an objectionable amount of these very tiny holes. Usually no more than two or three. I have sold lots of these and no one has ever considered them a problem that couldn't be easily fiixed whith just a small drop of resin or glue. If you are not familiar with these, they are very tiny- generally less than the diameter of a sewing needle. The following is a quote from a customer as to the tonal qualities of Mango. "A perfect tone for a ukulele, and I'm really looking forward to building a small-body guitar out of it. It has the warmth of koa, but with a bit more definition and attack as notes are struck. It has a great range across the acoustic spectrum, with unusually good balance. The pores need to be filled for a gloss lacquer finish, but that is its only downside. The wood bends and works easily. It has become one of my favorite instrument woods." I have been getting a lot of requests for a description and not being a musician I can't really feel qualified to give my opinion. I have always had rave reviews from luthiers and players alike about Mango.
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