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The Parlor Kit Wizard is set up to allow you to easily select items that are typically used in Parlor (small concert) type guitar construction. The Kit Wizard provides you with 10% off retail on all parts and 30% off on customizations. To get this discount, you only need to include the "required items" in the kit. The price on the Kit Wizard will increase or decrease as you add or modify items. 

Adding customizations to your kit will add between 3 and 5 days to the preparation time, depending on the customizations included. 

We highly recommend you watch these videos before using the Kit Wizard. 

  

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Choose your plan. We recommend the PL29 parlor 6-string plan.

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    Plan, Parlor/small concert, 6-string, 12 fret to body, slot-head (ref: PL29)

    by Scott Antes

    When ordering our pre-carved, slot-head neck to use with the PL29 parlor guitar plan, please be aware of the following: The PL29 plan features a guitar with 24.5" scale and the pre-carved neck that we offer is a 24.9" scale neck. As on the old Martin O shaped guitars, many of the small-sized guitars being made today use a longer scale. Doing so locates the bridge nearer the center of the soundboard, thus "sweetening" the sound. Be sure that you place the bridge (and bridge plate) according to the 24.9" scale length on your guitar and not according to the placement shown on the plan!

    $13.91
    Plan, Parlor/small concert, 6-string, 12 fret to body, slot-head (ref: PL29)

    $13.91
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Choose your back and side set. Dreadnought, classical/000/OM, classical or parlor sets will work for this kit.

Many parlor guitars are built using East Indian Rosewood. If you're concerned about exporting your guitar without paperwork hassles, choose an exportable wood instead. 

The set you choose is the set you get but until you check out and pay for it, the set is still available for sale to other customers.

Bookmatched back and side set includes two bookmatched back pieces and 2 bookmatched sides.

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  1. Back/Side Set - Required Item
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We can bend sides to parlor (small concert) shape based on our PL29 parlor guitar plan. The sides are sanded to approximately .090" and rough tapered from 3.75" at the upper bout to 4.5" at the lower bout. Don't make a choice if you plan on doing this yourself. We recommend to new builders that they have us bend their sides the first time around.

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    Bend sides to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVSBP)

    $35.00
    Bend sides to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVSBP)

    $35.00
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If you have opted to have your sides bent, do not choose any side options here, choose only back customizations. If you are having your sides bent, we recommend: Join back only and sand to .095".

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    Join back and sand to .095", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJS)

    $24.50
    Join back and sand to .095", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJS)

    $24.50
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    Join back and sand to .095" (nothing will be done with the sides) - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJ)

    $17.50
    Join back and sand to .095" (nothing will be done with the sides) - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJ)

    $17.50
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    Sand unjoined back to .100", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT and you don't want your back joined (ref: SVBS)

    $17.50
    Sand unjoined back to .100", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT and you don't want your back joined (ref: SVBS)

    $17.50
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    Sand unjoined back only to .100" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT or you don't want sides sanded. Back will not be joined. (ref: SVBOS)

    $10.50
    Sand unjoined back only to .100" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT or you don't want sides sanded. Back will not be joined. (ref: SVBOS)

    $10.50
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    Sand sides only to .090" - choose this if you don't want your back joined or sanded. (ref: SVSOS)

    $10.50
    Sand sides only to .090" - choose this if you don't want your back joined or sanded. (ref: SVSOS)

    $10.50
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If you have elected to have us join your back, you may also wish to have us profile it. We will profile your back to a parlor shape leaving approximately 1/4 inch of extra material beyond the outline. This excess material can be removed later, once your box is complete, using a router with a flush trim bit or by other appropriate means.

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    Profile joined back to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPBP)

    $3.50
    Profile joined back to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPBP)

    $3.50
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Choose an optional backstrip - the feature strip that goes down the back of the guitar. You will be given the option to have it installed in the next step.

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  1. Backstrip - Optional Item
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Have us install your backstrip. You must have chosen a backstrip and asked us to join your back in the previous selections. We sandwich the backstrip in between the back plates rather than rout and inlay.

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    Insert backstrip (ref: SVBI)

    $3.50
    Insert backstrip (ref: SVBI)

    Backstrips are joined into the back, not routed. 

    $3.50
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Choose your 2-piece bookmatched soundboard. Dreadnought, classical/000/OM, classical or parlor sets will work for this kit. We recommend a Sitka Spruce or Engelmann Spruce top. 

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  1. Soundboard (Top) - Required Item
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Choose your rosette. In the next step, if you choose to have it inlaid, we will inlay it as shown in the drawing. If you choose not to have it inlaid, the drawing is a suggestion of how you could inlay it yourself.

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  1. Rosette - Optional Item
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If you would like to have your rosette inlaid, we will inlay it as shown in the rosette photograph. This customization includes the joining and thickness sanding of your soundboard to approximately .110".

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    Inlay rosette as show in drawing (ref: SVRI)

    $45.50
    Inlay rosette as show in drawing (ref: SVRI)

    $45.50
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Choose how you want your top customized. If you are inlaying a rosette, skip this step as the joining is included with a rosette inlay. 

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    Join and sand top to .115" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVTJS115)

    $17.50
    Join and sand top to .115" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVTJS115)

    $17.50
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    Join and sand top to .110" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVTJS110)

    $17.50
    Join and sand top to .110" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVTJS110)

    $17.50
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    Sand unjoined top to .115" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVT115)

    $10.50
    Sand unjoined top to .115" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVT115)

    $10.50
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    Sand unjoined top to .110" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVT110)

    $10.50
    Sand unjoined top to .110" - skip this step if you are having your rosette inlaid. (ref: SVT110)

    $10.50
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If you have elected to have us join your top, you may also wish to have us profile it. We will profile your soundboard to a parlor shape leaving approximately 1/4 inch of extra material beyond the outline. This excess material can be removed later, once your box is complete, using a router with a flush trim bit or by other appropriate means.

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    Profile joined top to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPTP)

    $3.50
    Profile joined top to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPTP)

    $3.50
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Choose your fingerboard or fretboard. We recommend a first grade African Ebony steel string fingerboard part number: FBAE1EL or the slightly larger African Ebony standard board FBAE1STD. You can add slotting and radius customizations in the next steps.

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  1. Fingerboard - Required Item
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READ!!! If you want your fingerboard slotted, you must enter a scale length here or we will not be able to process your order!

**You must have selected a fingerboard to use this service.

**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. If you do not make choices, we will choose the following for you: Slot Depth - .095", Nut Slot Position - Standard Nut Slot Position, Nut Slot Offset - 1/8" behind the nut. 

Enter a scale length between 8" and 40". Use the fingerboard calculator in the LMI Help Center to be sure your choices will fit on the board you chose. We recommend a 24.5" scale length if you are following our PL29 plan or a 24.9" if you will be purchasing our pre-carved slot-head neck.

To convert mm to inches, divide the mm by a factor of 25.4. Ex: 660mm divided by 25.4 equals  25.98" inches. 

**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. 

Enter the number of fret slots desired (not including the nut slot). A typical number of slots on a parlor guitar is 18 slots. 

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    10 fret slots (ref: SVNF10)

    $4.90
    10 fret slots (ref: SVNF10)

    $4.90
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    11 fret slots (ref: SVNF11)

    $4.90
    11 fret slots (ref: SVNF11)

    $4.90
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    12 fret slots (ref: SVNF12)

    $4.90
    12 fret slots (ref: SVNF12)

    $4.90
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    13 fret slots (ref: SVNF13)

    $4.90
    13 fret slots (ref: SVNF13)

    $4.90
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    14 fret slots (ref: SVNF14)

    $4.90
    14 fret slots (ref: SVNF14)

    $4.90
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    15 fret slots (ref: SVNF15)

    $4.90
    15 fret slots (ref: SVNF15)

    $4.90
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    16 fret slots (ref: SVNF16)

    $4.90
    16 fret slots (ref: SVNF16)

    $4.90
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    17 fret slots (ref: SVNF17)

    $4.90
    17 fret slots (ref: SVNF17)

    $4.90
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    18 fret slots (ref: SVNF18)

    $4.90
    18 fret slots (ref: SVNF18)

    $4.90
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    19 fret slots (ref: SVNF19)

    $4.90
    19 fret slots (ref: SVNF19)

    $4.90
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    20 fret slots (ref: SVNF20)

    $4.90
    20 fret slots (ref: SVNF20)

    $4.90
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    21 fret slots (ref: SVNF21)

    $4.90
    21 fret slots (ref: SVNF21)

    $4.90
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    22 fret slots (ref: SVNF22)

    $4.90
    22 fret slots (ref: SVNF22)

    $4.90
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    23 fret slots (ref: SVNF23)

    $4.90
    23 fret slots (ref: SVNF23)

    $4.90
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    24 fret slots (ref: SVNF24)

    $4.90
    24 fret slots (ref: SVNF24)

    $4.90
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    25 fret slots (ref: SVNF25)

    $4.90
    25 fret slots (ref: SVNF25)

    $4.90
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    26 fret slots (ref: SVNF26)

    $4.90
    26 fret slots (ref: SVNF26)

    $4.90
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    27 fret slots (ref: SVNF27)

    $4.90
    27 fret slots (ref: SVNF27)

    $4.90
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    28 fret slots (ref: SVNF28)

    $4.90
    28 fret slots (ref: SVNF28)

    $4.90
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    29 fret slots (ref: SVNF29)

    $4.90
    29 fret slots (ref: SVNF29)

    $4.90
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    30 fret slots (ref: SVNF30)

    $4.90
    30 fret slots (ref: SVNF30)

    $4.90
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    31 fret slots (ref: SVNF31)

    $4.90
    31 fret slots (ref: SVNF31)

    $4.90
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    32 fret slots (ref: SVNF32)

    $4.90
    32 fret slots (ref: SVNF32)

    $4.90
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    33 fret slots (ref: SVNF33)

    $4.90
    33 fret slots (ref: SVNF33)

    $4.90
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    34 fret slots (ref: SVNF34)

    $4.90
    34 fret slots (ref: SVNF34)

    $4.90
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**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. 

Choose your desired fingerboard radius. A 16" radius is pretty standard on a parlor guitar. 

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    12" radius (ref: SVR12)

    $4.90
    12" radius (ref: SVR12)

    $4.90
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    14" radius (ref: SVR14)

    $4.90
    14" radius (ref: SVR14)

    $4.90
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    15" radius (ref: SVR15)

    $4.90
    15" radius (ref: SVR15)

    $4.90
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    16" radius (ref: SVR16)

    $4.90
    16" radius (ref: SVR16)

    $4.90
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    20" radius (ref: SVR20)

    $4.90
    20" radius (ref: SVR20)

    $4.90
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    No (0) radius (ref: SVR0)

    $0.00
    No (0) radius (ref: SVR0)

    $0.00
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**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. 

If you chose to have your fingerboard radiused or don't plan to radius it, choose the shallow slot. If you plan on radiusing your fretboard later, choose the deep slot. 

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    .095" slot depth (ref: SVFSS)

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    .095" slot depth (ref: SVFSS)

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    .145" fret slot depth (ref: SVFSD)

    $0.00
    .145" fret slot depth (ref: SVFSD)

    $0.00
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**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. 

Nut Position - Choose either the Standard or Zero Fret nut position option. The Standard nut slot moves the kerf back half the width of the slot. Our slots are .024”, so we move it back .012”. This puts the string’s breakaway point (the edge of the nut) at “true zero”. The Zero Fret option places the nut slot so that it is centered at the zero point of the scale. This works for those who install a zero fret – a fret at the nut position (with the actual nut getting placed just behind it to position the string spacing and guide the strings towards the tuning machines). Some players like a guitar with a zero fret as it helps eliminate the tonal differences between fretted and unfretted notes.

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    Standard nut slot position (ref: SVFSN)

    $0.00
    Standard nut slot position (ref: SVFSN)

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    Zero nut slot position (ref: SVFZN)

    $0.00
    Zero nut slot position (ref: SVFZN)

    $0.00
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**If you choose to have your fingerboard slotted, you must make a selection in the remaining fingerboard customizations as well. 

Choose the nut slot offset. There will be this much wood left behind the nut position. 1/4" is pretty typical. Those building a Fender style guitar will want to choose an inch, so there is wood to taper into the headstock.

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    .125" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.125)

    $0.00
    .125" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.125)

    $0.00
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    .250" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.25)

    $0.00
    .250" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.25)

    $0.00
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    .375" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.375)

    $0.00
    .375" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.375)

    $0.00
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    .5" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.5)

    $0.00
    .5" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.5)

    $0.00
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    .75" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.75)

    $0.00
    .75" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO.75)

    $0.00
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    1.0" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO1)

    $0.00
    1.0" space behind the nut (ref: SVFSNO1)

    $0.00
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Fingerboard positions markers for the side and face of the fingerboard. Mother-of-pearl or plastic pearloid markers are pretty traditional. We recommend 2mm for the side dots and 6.35 for the fingerboard face. Remember that shell can't be exported (due to extra paperwork and fees), so choose plastic and/or stone alternatives if you live outside the United States .

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    Shell dot, white MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DWP2K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

    Shipping Restrictions: USA Only

    $12.14

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    Shell dot, white MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DWP2K)

    $12.14
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    Plastic dot rod stock, white, 2mm (ref: PDOTW2)

    Plastic position markers are a good substitute for shell particularly if you are going to export your completed instrument as there are no export restrictions on these markers.  

    These rods measure 7 3/4" long.

    $1.48
    Plastic dot rod stock, white, 2mm (ref: PDOTW2)

    $1.48
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    Shell dot, gold MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DGP2K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    $12.14

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    Shell dot, gold MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DGP2K)

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    Plastic dot rod stock, black, 2mm (ref: PDOTB2)

    Plastic position markers are a good substitute for shell particularly if you are going to export your completed instrument as there are no export restrictions on these markers.  

    These rods measure 7 3/4" long.

    $1.48
    Plastic dot rod stock, black, 2mm (ref: PDOTB2)

    $1.48
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    Shell dot, black MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DBP2K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    $12.14

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    Shell dot, black MOP, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DBP2K)

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    Shell dot, paua abalone, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DPA2K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    $12.14

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    Shell dot, paua abalone, 2mm, pack of 20 (ref: DPA2K)

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    Shell dot, black MOP, 4.72mm/3/16", pack of 20 (ref: DBP4.72K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    $8.50
    Shell dot, black MOP, 4.72mm/3/16", pack of 20 (ref: DBP4.72K)

    $8.50
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    Shell dot, white MOP, 6.35mm/1/4", pack of 20 (ref: DWP6.35K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    $15.24

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    Shell dot, gold MOP, 6.35mm/1/4", pack of 20 (ref: DGP6.35K)

    This is pure shell material, cut straight from the curved inside surface of the shell and then sanded flat.

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    Shell dot, black MOP, 6.35mm/1/4", pack of 20 (ref: DBP6.35K)

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    Plastic dot, black, 6.35mm/1/4", pack of 20 (ref: DB6.35K)

    Plastic position markers are a good substitute for shell particularly if you are going to export your completed instrument as there are no export restrictions on these markers.  

    $3.40
    Plastic dot, black, 6.35mm/1/4", pack of 20 (ref: DB6.35K)

    $3.40
Clear selection

Wood or plastic that protects the end grain of the back or top. Depending on the length of the product you will need 1 or 2 for the top, another 1 or 2 for the back and 1 or 2 for the fingerboard (normally left unbound). There should be enough remaining for an end graft if desired.

Rosewood is a pretty standard choice here but cannot be exported outside the United States. Indian Ebony is also popular. Rocklite Ebano is a great sustainable choice and is very black. 

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  • Binding, Indian Rosewood

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $5.25

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    Binding, Indian Rosewood (ref: WBRW1)

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $7.46

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    Binding, Indian Rosewood w/Maple lam (ref: WBRWLM1)

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  • Binding, Indian Ebony

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $12.65

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    Binding, Indian Ebony (ref: WBIE1)

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $4.79

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    Binding, Boxwood (ref: WBBX1)

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  • Binding, American Maple, plain

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $4.79

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    Binding, Maple (ref: WBMP1)

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $7.07

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    Binding, Maple w/Rosewood lam (ref: WBMPLM1)

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  • Binding, American Maple, moderate flame

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    $4.55

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    Binding, Maple, good flame (ref: WBMPFL2)

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  • Binding, Rocklite Sundari

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    Wood binding serves to protect the corners of the instrument as well as seal the end grain of the soundboard and back. Many of our bindings have matching backstrips.

    Rocklite® is a revolutionary and totally environmentally friendly approach to tonewoods for musical instruments. It looks and sounds like real rosewood. It is an engineered composite produced from eco-friendly, readily available wood species. LMI has done loads of testing on this material and it performs well. It cuts, routs and sands easily. If you're looking for an alternative to Rosewood, Rocklite Sundari is for you! ...AND, it's exportable!

    $4.97

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    Binding, Rocklite Sundari (ref: WBRS1)

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  • Binding, BWBW 20/20/20/20, ABS

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    Plastic makes a good binding/purfling due to its resiliency and ease in bending. You can rip the laminated bindings to use as purfling. Although our plastic binding is cut as cleanly as possible, it might be necessary to run the binding strips over a file (in a vice) prior to installation to further smooth out the edge.

    $4.14

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    Binding, BWBW 20/20/20/20, ABS (ref: PBLM5)

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    Plastic makes a good binding/purfling due to its resiliency and ease in bending. You can rip the laminated bindings to use as purfling. Although our plastic binding is cut as cleanly as possible, it might be necessary to run the binding strips over a file (in a vice) prior to installation to further smooth out the edge.

    $4.43

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    Binding, WBW 20/20/20, ABS (ref: PBLM4)

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Tell us how many pieces of your binding you want to have bent to a parlorshape based on the PL29 plan. 

Price shown is per piece of binding bent. 

Plastic binding does not have to be bent. 

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  • Bend binding to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan

    $3.50
    Bend binding to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVBBP)

    We will bend your binding to a dreadnought shape. 

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Purfling goes between the binding and the top or back and provides contrast and beauty.  Depending on the length of the product you will need 1 or 2 for the top and 1 or 2 for the back. There should be enough remaining for an end graft if desired. You will find wood strips here as well.

The longer 64" purflings are easy as there is no joint required at the butt of the guitar. 

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  • Purfling, BW 10/10

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes us a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $4.48

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    Purfling, BW 10/10 (ref: PFLMLG1)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $2.89

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

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  • Purfling, BW 20/20

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $4.48

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $2.89

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes us a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

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    Purfling, BW 20/20 (ref: PFLMSH4)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling". These all-wood marquetry strips add an appealing visual element to distinguish your instrument.

    $6.62

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  • Purfling, BWB 10/10/10

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes us a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $6.23

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    Purfling, BWB 10/10/10 (ref: PFLMLG2)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

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    $3.58

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    Purfling, BWB 10/10/10 (ref: PFLMSH3)

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  • Purfling, BWB 20/20/20

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes us a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $3.10

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    Purfling, BWB 20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH8)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $6.23

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    Purfling, BWB 20/20/20 (ref: PFLMLG5)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

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    Purfling, BWB 20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH10)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

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  • Purfling, BWBW 20/20/20/20

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

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    Purfling, BWBW 20/20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH14)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

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    Purfling, BWBW 20/20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH13)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling". These all-wood marquetry strips add an appealing visual element to distinguish your instrument.

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  • Purfling, herringbone, fine

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  • Purfling, WBW 10/10/10

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    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $6.23

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    Purfling, WBW 10/10/10 (ref: PFLMLG7)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $6.23

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

    $3.58

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    Purfling, WBW 20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH12)

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    Anything on the edge of an instrument that isn't the outermost edge (binding) is called "purfling".

    Fiber veneer is very flexible and no bending is needed prior to installation. Wood veneer may need to be bent to avoid breakage depending on the shape of the instrument you are building and the number of laminates in the layup. One can sometimes use a simple household iron to bend these to the appropriate shape. These laminates should not be soaked.

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    Purfling, WBW 20/20/20 (ref: PFLMSH11)

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  • Wood strip, black

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    Wood strips add a nice bit of color to a purfling/binding combination.

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    Wood strip, black (ref: WSBK2)

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    Wood strip, black (ref: WSBK1)

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    Wood strips add a nice bit of color to a purfling/binding combination.

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Tell us how many pieces of your purfling you want to have bent to a parlor shape based on the PL29 plan.

Price shown is per piece of purfling bent.

Some purflings don't need to be bent. If this is the case with your purflings, we will remove this cost from your kit. 

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    Bend purfling to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVBPP)

    If you are building a cutaway, remember that you want half of your binding bent to a standard dreadnought shape and the other half to a cutaway dreadnought shape, so enter your numbers carefully.

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Necks are available either blank for carving yourself or pre-carved variations. We recommend that new builders purchase a pre-carved neck. LMI is unable to further customize the pre-carved necks, so you are limited to the choices shown here.

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    Honduran Mahogany neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKHM1353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with color/grain mismatch.

    First grade necks and heels are straight-grained, quartersawn with a 25° variance off quarter allowed.

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    $51.75

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    Honduran Mahogany neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKHM1353)

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    Khaya neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKKH1353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with color/grain mismatch.

    Khaya has often been overlooked as a substitute for Mahogany. Though it is an attractive wood, the wide pores, lighter weight, and pinkish color we usually see in this species clearly distinguish it from "the real thing". We have found that there are different strains of Khaya that look nearly identical to Honduran Mahogany - or at least present themselves as the best substitute we have come across so far! 

    First grade necks & heels are straight-grained, quartersawn with a 25° variance off quarter allowed.

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    $36.95

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    Khaya neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKKH1353)

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    Khaya neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKKH2353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with color/grain mismatch.

    Khaya has often been overlooked as a substitute for Mahogany. Though it is an attractive wood, the wide pores, lighter weight and pinkish color we usually see in this species clearly distinguish it from "the real thing". We have found that there are different strains of Khaya which look nearly identical to Honduran Mahogany - or at least present themselves as the best substitute we have come across so far!

    Second grade necks and heels may have one of the following: small knots or pinholes that will not affect the integrity of the neck; they may be off quarter as much as 50% (45°); the grain may not be perfectly straight; there might be unevenness of color.

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    $29.19

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    Khaya neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKKH2353)

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    Sapele neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSA1353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with color/grain mismatch.

    African Sapele features an attractive ribbon figure than runs the direction of the grain. It is an excellent alternative to Honduran Mahogany, with similar color, and above average stability. It is a little heavier than Honduran Mahogany and the texture is not quite as even.

    First grade necks and heels are straight-grained, quartersawn with a 25° variance off quarter allowed.

    $42.12

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    Sapele neck blank, 1st grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSA1353)

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    Sapele neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSA2353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with color/grain mismatch.

    African Sapele features an attractive ribbon figure than runs the direction of the grain. It is an excellent alternative to Honduran Mahogany, with similar color, and above average stability. It is a little heavier than Honduran Mahogany and the texture is not quite as even.

    Second grade necks and heels may have one of the following: small knots or pinholes that will not affect the integrity of the neck; they may be off quarter as much as 50% (45°); the grain may not be perfectly straight; there might be unevenness of color.

    $33.27

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    Sapele neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSA2353)

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    Spanish Cedar neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSC2353)

    A 35" neck generally allows you to produce your neck and heel from the same stock which prevents issues with colo, /grain mismatch.

    The traditional choice for classical guitars, Spanish Cedar is also in favor among steel string builders, in fact many modern Martin necks have been made from it.

    Second grade necks and heels may have one of the following: small knots or pinholes that will not affect the integrity of the neck; they may be off quarter as much as 50% (45°); the grain may not be perfectly straight; there might be unevenness of color.

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    $34.66

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    Spanish Cedar neck blank, 2nd grade, 35" x 3" x 7/8" (ref: NKSC2353)

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This is the inside block that the guitar heel attaches to. You do not need this if you ordered a pre-carved neck. 

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    Honduran Mahogany heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 1/4" (ref: HBHM134125)

    The heel or neck block is affixed to the inside of the guitar and is where the neck attaches, typically by using bolts and/or a mortise and tenon.

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    $8.44

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    Honduran Mahogany heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 1/4" (ref: HBHM134125)

    $8.44
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    Khaya heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 3/16" (ref: HBKH1341187)

    The heel or neck block is affixed to the inside of the guitar and is where the neck attaches, typically by using bolts and/or a mortise and tenon.

    Khaya has often been overlooked as a substitute for genuine Honduran Mahogany. We have carried it for years for backs and sides, and though it is a very attractive wood, the wide pores, lighter weight, and pinkish color we usually see in this species clearly distinguish it from "the real thing". But we have now found that there are different strains of Khaya that look nearly identical to Honduran Mahogany - or at least present themselves as the best substitute we have come across so far!

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    $4.71
    Khaya heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 3/16" (ref: HBKH1341187)

    $4.71
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    Sapele heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 1/4" (ref: HBSA134125)

    The heel or neck block is affixed to the inside of the guitar and is where the neck attaches, typically by using bolts and/or a mortise and tenon.

    African Sapele features an attractive ribbon figure than runs the direction of the grain. It is an excellent alternative to Honduran Mahogany, with similar color, and above average stability. It is a little heavier than Honduran Mahogany and the texture is not quite as even.

    First grade necks and heels are straight-grained, quartersawn with a 25° variance off quarter allowed.

    $7.24

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    Sapele heel block (inside), 1st grade, 3" x 4" x 1 1/4" (ref: HBSA134125)

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Bridges are available either blank for carving your own, or pre-carved. We recommend the pre-carved BFIESS1 or BFRWSS1, but if you want to carve your own bridge, either the Ebony BBAE1SS or Rosewood BBRW1SS (can not be exported outside the USA) are good choices.

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    Ind Rosewood bridge, left-handed, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFRWSS2)

    This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. The bridge pin holes are cylindrical and are not tapered. They are small enough to allow for reaming to your preferred taper, either 3 or 5 degrees. This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. 

    $19.30

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    Ind Rosewood bridge, left-handed, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFRWSS2)

    $19.30
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    Indian Ebony bridge, 2 1/4" string spacing (ref: BFIESS3)

    This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. The bridge pin holes are cylindrical and are not tapered. They are small enough to allow for reaming to your preferred taper, either 3 or 5 degrees.

    $19.30

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    Indian Ebony bridge, 2 1/4" string spacing (ref: BFIESS3)

    $19.30
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    Indian Ebony bridge, left-handed, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFIESS2)

    This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. The bridge pin holes are cylindrical and are not tapered. They are small enough to allow for reaming to your preferred taper, either 3 or 5 degrees.

    $19.30

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    Indian Ebony bridge, left-handed, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFIESS2)

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    Indian Ebony bridge, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFIESS1)

    This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. The bridge pin holes are cylindrical and are not tapered. They are small enough to allow for reaming to your preferred taper, either 3 or 5 degrees.

    $19.30

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    Indian Ebony bridge, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BFIESS1)

    $19.30
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    Tintul belly bridge, 2 1/8" string spacing (ref: BRTI218)

    This bridge is not a direct replacement for a Martin™ guitar. The bridge pin holes are cylindrical and are not tapered. They are small enough to allow for reaming to your preferred taper, either 3 or 5 degrees.

    $19.30

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