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The Heretic's Guide to Alternative Lutherie Woods, by John Calkin
Why do we even need alternative wood species for musical instruments? That's a perfectly valid question, and the answer is that we don't. Rosewood, mahogany and maple have served us well for centuries , we know what to expect of them, and our customers have already come to accept them as trustworthy and will pay for them. So why look further?
Make Better Guitars: Understanding Damping or Q
You have probably heard about "Q" when talking about wood properties. Well, what does it mean?