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Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by 59jazz, Jun 30, 2003.

  1. Jun 30, 2003 #1
    59jazz

    59jazz Infinite Rider on the Big Dogma Supporting Member

    Feb 27, 2003
    From Aptos CA to North Liberty IA
    could purpleheart be used for a fretless fingerboard?
     
  2. Jun 30, 2003 #2
    Wrong Robot

    Wrong Robot Guest

    Apr 8, 2002
    Yeah, and a lot of people do.

    From what I understand it is a pretty dense and hard wood, which are qualities you want in a fretboard.

    a friend of mine built two guitars with purple heart fretboards.

    Bill conklin makes some as well.
     
  3. Jul 4, 2003 #3
    fivestringdan

    fivestringdan

    Dec 4, 2001
    And it's cheap!!! $4.25 bf around here.