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Originally Posted by flea-bass yeah but how do i know of the wuality of the material. like i know ken smith ages his woods and makes sure they are top quality |
Don't get all hyped about "aging" wood. It isn't some mystical practice. All that means is that Ken is storing his stock in controlled conditions and letting it sit for a period of time. Kiln dried wood can sometimes have problems depending on species and some builders will use more naturally dried woods to avoid this. Of course the quality of the wood is something else. Dare I say that you won't be able to discern the differences in quality woods with the same eye that trained woodworkers will. Unless you do some studying, you should let the luthier to guide you in the selection. Just ask - Most guys are very quick to talk about their work.
BTW - Ken Smith is well known for his ability to choose high quality pieces for his instruments. BUT...that commands a particular price and his instruments show this. Be prepared to compensate the builder justly if you want this same level of quality.
