Bench Cookies from Bench Dog Tools January 2012

A set of 4 Bench Cookies from Bench Dog tools.  These are padded work supports with non slip cushioned surfaces.  Raise your instrument off the bench for sanding, polishing, set up, restringing and many other uses.  The non slip surfaces grip the instrument and the bench so the instrument won't slide around.

 

Ukulele Kit January 2012

This ready to assemble kit has mahogany sides, back and top and a pre-shaped neck and fingerboard. It comes complete with instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Fret End Files December 2011

Three new files from Hosco.  They are designed for rounding over fret ends.  One face of the file has a radiused portion for crowning across the edge of the file.  Both adjacent faces have fine cutting teeth to round over the edges right down to the fingerboard.  The back edge of the file is smooth.  One file has a 1 mm radius profile, one a  2mm radius profile and the other a 3mm radius.

 

Brown Tortoiseshell Scratchplate Sheet December 2011

This semi-transparent brown tortoiseshell scratchplate sheet measures 300 x 250 x 2.0.  The face side is backed by a protective brown paper cover. 

 

 

 

Tele Style Guitar Hardware  December 2011

Tele style guitar pickups, bridge, control plates, wiring kit and neck plate.

Made by Hosco in Japan these are high quality parts.  The wiring kit comes complete with a diagram, pots, a 3 way switch, capacitor and wire.  For a tele style scratchplate see our section on plastic sheet and scratchplates.

 

Flamed Sycamore Bookmatched Veneer December 2011

Nicely flamed Sycamore veneer in bookmatched sets.  Ideal for giving flat ot moderately shaped electric guitar tops a striking flame finish.  Each sheet in the pair measures a minimum of  500mm x 300mm and are 0.6mm thick.  Supplied as consecutively cut pairs.

 

 

 

Sound Hole Rings December 2011

Plastic sound hole rings for cigar box guitars in 3 finishes; black, chrome and gun metal.  Hole diameter 43mm.

 

 

Richlite Fingerboards now in stock.  November 2011

Richlite is a synthetic product designed to replace wood.  It is made from multiple layers of recycled paper, impregnated with a phenolic resin, and baked under pressure to form a very hard, dimensionally stable sheet product.  Recently Martin guitars have started using it as fingerboard material on some of their guitars to replace ebony.  Tonetech now stock guitar and bass fingerboards in black Richlite.  The boards are flat on both sides and 6mm thick.  They can be worked with normal woodworking tools and when slotted they hold fret wire well.  You can use woodworking glue to fix them in place.  The uniform black appearance  is ideal for those wanting to replace jet black ebony.  Richlite gives clean inlay routs.

Banjo Tuners from Gotoh November 2011

We now stock Gotoh's planatary banjo tuners in Nickel with White Pearl Buttons.  This boxed set of 4 has a gear ratio of 1:4.  in addition we stock the Gotoh 5th String tuner 1:13 ratio, again in Nickel with White Pearl Button

 

 

 

Cigar Box Guitar Sound Hole Cover November 2011

A chrome plated sound hole ring and grill to enhance the appearance of your cigar box guitar.  60mm diameter with a 46mm diameter flange.

 

 

Friendly Plastic.  October 2011

These plastic granules are great for making moulded clamping cauls and also to make copies of inlays to use as a template on a copy router.  The plastic melts in hot water or with a heat gun.  It is easily moulded and then it sets hard as it cools. The plastic can be re-used over and over.

 

Martin Style "U-Channel" Truss rod  October 2011

These aluminium channel adjustable truss rods are popular with acoustic guitar builders.  16" long, 7/16" wide and 3/8" deep with a 5mm allen key adjuster.

Carbon Fibre Rod October 2011

Carbon fibre rods, 18" long, 3/8" tall and 1/8" thick can be used to stiffen guitar necks.  Especially useful when no truss rod is fitted as the light weight rod only requires a slim channel.  They can also be used to augment adjustable truss rods.

 

2 Way Truss Rod, Fender Style October 2011

Our 2 way truss rods are proving very popular so we've added the cross slotted adjusting nut to the electric guitar rod.  If you prefer this "Fender Style" nut then look no further.

 

 

Jescar Refretting Wire October 2011

Jescar Wire FW37080 (for Martin Guitars), is now available in a variety of tang widths.  These wires are designed for re-frets of guitars with non-adjustable truss rods.  By selecting a thicker tang than the standard 0.0195" you can correct the neck relief.  The tang widths available are 0.0185", 0.0205", 0.0225", 0.0235" and 0.0245"

Brushing Lacquer  September 2011

We've been asked to stock a nitro-cellulose lacquer specifically for brush application.  This clear gloss brushing lacquer is ideal for makers who haven't the space to apply aerosol or spray lacquer.  You can apply in a well ventialted area without the need to protect against airbourne spray.  500mls will be enough to finish 2 or 3 guitars.  Eye and skin protection is required.  We've also stocked 2 sizes of flat brushes for lacquer application, 25mm and 37mm.

 

 

Violin / Viola Peg Hole Shaver September 2011

Peg Shaver for Violins and Violas is fully adjustable for the taper and thickenss of the peg.  It has been factory set to match the 1:30 taper for our violin peg hole reamer. 

 

 

 

Dial Gauge  September 2011

This dial gauge is ideal for making your own precision measuring instruments. It can be used to make a string height gauge, a neck setting gauge or even a thicknessing gauge for archtops or violins.  With a bit in ingenuity you can save a fortune on expensive measuring equipment.

 

 

Fret Polishing Rubbers.  September 2011

 2 New products from Hosco in Japan.  These fret polishing rubbers are made from a rubber compount that contains abrasive grit.  They are ideal for removing minor corrosion or tarnishing to restore the fets to their original bright appearance.  There are 2 grits, 180g and 400g.

 

 

Fret Slotting Circular Saw Blade. September 2011

150mm Fret slotting circular saw blade made in Sheffield.  The blade is made from 1.4mm thick high speed steel with the outer 20mm ground to 0.58mm.  The blade has 150 teeth, 5mm rake and zero set.  The bore of the blade is 30mm and we have reducing washers available to 20mm and 16mm bore.  Ideal for use in a table saw or radial arm saw this will make short work of fret slot cutting.

 

Fret Slotting Circular Saw Blade.  August 2011

This 80mm circular saw blade has a kerf of 0.52mm and 48 teeth.  It is made from hardened steel and has a 30mm arbor bore. The main body of the blade is 1.8mm thick and can be used with 1.8mm reducing bushes to suit your saw.

Cigar Box Guitar Kits July 2011

The increasingly popular cigar box guitar is enjoying a rennaisance in the UK.  We've had lots of enquiries from amateur makers to supply kits so they can make their own "CBG". We've packaged together a neck blank, ready marked for frets on a 25" scale, a choice of Cigar Boxes, and all the hardware you need to make it.  You can choose to keep it strictly acoustic or you can add the simple electrics to amplify this unique sound.   

 

Fret Tools from Sintoms Ltd.  July 2011

We now stock two superb fretting tools, a Fret Tang Nipper and a Fret Bending Tool.   The Fret Tang Nipper is adjustable to cope with fret wire up to 3mm in width and unlike some other products, you only need one tool to cut most sizes of wire.  The cutter blade is replaceable and will chomp its way through Stainelss Steel.

The Fret Wire Bending machine is adjustable to give you the ability to radius the fret wire to match any radiused fingerboard.

Precision Router Base Set    July 2011

Six of these sought-after Dremel Router base sets are available. As the local manufacturer is no longer making all the components of this set we are unlikely to be offering these once the current stock has sold.  This set consists of a precision router base, a micro-adjustable circle cutter and a precision edge guide. 

Music Nomad Equipment Care Products  June 2011

Music Nomad started out to help musicians make it in the music business. They provide resources, information and ways to promote and sell music for up and coming musicians.  In order to fund this largely charitable mission they have developed a professional range of equipment cleaning products.   Tonetech now stocks their range of guitar and amp cleaning products.  We have Guitar Detailer, Guitar Wax, Guitar Polish, "The One", and the Amp and Case cleaner.  In addition Music nomad have sourced the best quality cleaning cloths including the Guitar Detailer Towel, a microfibre cleaning cloth and top quality polishing and general cleaning cloth.  Each ensure a scratch free method of applying the products to clean and protect your instruments, cases and amps.

Chess Tools Guitar Tech Tools May 2011

Chess Tools supply stage and event tools and equipment.  We met them at Musikmesse in April and some of their products are ideal for guitar techs, repairers and makers. 

We stock a pocket sized allen key and socket set containing a range of sizes for most set up alterations.  In addition is a really neat oil pen.  This pen dispenses one small drop at a time so you can lubricate or protect equipment without getting oil all over the place.  The 3 pens in the range include an oil pen, a PTFE based lubricant, and an electrical contact protector / cleaner.  See them all in our General Luthier tools Section.

Digital Angle Rule April 2011

This rule is perfect for laying out headstock angles in addition to aiding the accurate setting of your woodworking machinery.  The two piece steel rule has imperial and metric measurements and the central digital readout displays the angle between the two rules. 

Three new Gotoh Tuners  April 2011

We now stock Gotoh SEP780, the acoustic slot head tuner, in gold with a black button,  the sleek Gotoh SGL510 3 a side tuner with 1:18 gearing in all gold and the SG360 6 a side tuner in Cosmo Black.

 

Proxxon EL12 Soldering Iron  April 2011

This 12 volt soldering iron heats to an exact 250 Deg C in just 10 seconds.  The fast heat up speed means less time hanging around waiting for the soldering iron to reach temperature.   Ideal for the repair shop or maker.  Power is supplied  by the Proxxon NG S/2 mains adaptor sold separately.

 

Cruz Tools Groovetech tools  April 2011

During our visit to the Frankfurt Musikmesse fair earlier this month we paid a visit to the Cruz Tools exhibition stand to take a close look at their tools.  The guitar tech tools they produce are good quality so when we got back to the UK we decided to stock some of their range. 

Cruz tools GrooveTech Multi-Tool

Ideal for keeping in your gig bag this tool has a range of allen keys, phillips screwdrivers and a slotted screwdriver so if your guitar needs some adjustment you can sort it out there and then.

 

 

 

Cruz Tools GrooveTech String Cutters

Most standard wire cutters are made to cut fairly soft wire.  Guitar and Bass strings are made from much harder wire so Cruz Tools developed these specially hardened string cutters to cut guitar and Bass strings easily and cleanly.

Cruz Tools GrooveTech Guitar Payer Kit.

This is a complete set of guitar tech tools in a handy zip pouch.  It comprises a string cutter, feeler gauges, 6 way screwdriver, torch, string winder, ruler, metric and inch long reach allen keys and a capo.  Whether you are on the road and need a comprehensive tech kit, or workshop based, this tool kit will last a lifetime.

 

 

 

 Proxxon MOF Micro Plunge Router  March 2011

Small, precise plunge router with a die-cast aluminium base, side fence and circle jig.  Easily adapted to rout rosette channels, sound holes and fret board inlays.  Complete with 6 precision collets of 1, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.3mm this router will accept Proxxon, dremel and other makes of micro cutters.

 

 

 

Proxxon DS230/E Scoll Saw March 2011

This accurate table top scroll saw has a variable stroke rate range from 150-2500 strokes per minute.  Complete with vacuum connection port and inbuilt air blower this is the ideal saw for cutting out inlays.  The saw has a 300mm throat depth, the blade is held in a 3 position adjustable head that allows you to use all areas of the blade.

  

 

 

 

 

Scratchplates for Electric Guitars  March 2011

A range of pre drilled and routed scratchplates for S and T style electric guitars.  Available in plain black or white and as 3 ply White / Black / White or Black / White / Black.  All scratchplates are supplied with mounting screws.  The fronts are covered in a protective plastic film.

 

 

 

Bridge Pins and End Pins  March 2011

We now stock a range of wooden and plastic bridge pins , end pins and strap buttons. The bridge pins are sold in packs of 6 and the end pins and strap buttons are sold singly.

 

 

Truss Rods  are Back!  January 2011

Our 2 way truss rods have been redesigned and are made locally here in the UK.  The flat bar allows us to keep the overall height of the truss rod as low as possible so the truss rod trench doesn't weaken the neck.  We've also adopted a unique process to fix the adjustment nut to the rod.  In traditional rods this is often the weak point. Our tests show it is virtually impossible to shear the nut from the rod.

We have standard size truss rods to fit 12 and 14 frets to the body acoustics, Electric and Bass guitars.  Professional guitar makers who require custom lengths are welcome to enquire.

 

2 New Adhesive Products  January 2011

Black super glue and a superglue activator / primer felt pen.

Black superglue is ideal for spot repairs to ebony fingerboards or for glueing inlays in place.  Once the glue sets it can be sanded smooth.   An essential product in the busy repair shop. 

The Activator / Primer pen gives you great control of the application of the product so it only goes where you want it to.  Apply and allow it to evaporate, then apply the super glue.

 

Gurian Fret File  December 2010

The offset file handle gives good control over the crowning  action and the 3 interchangeable burrs give you the scope to crown a wide range of fretwire sizes.  Spare burrs are available for this useful addition to your luthier toolkit.

 

 

Dreadnought Guitar Kit  December 2010

Based on the Martin Dreadnought pattern the scale length is 25.34" and the neck has 14 frets to the body.

Rosewood veneered back and sides and spruce veneered top.  Mahogany neck.  This high quality kit contains pre machined parts ready for you to assemble.

 Tonetech have written a comprehensive set of instructions by making up a kit and photographing the actual parts and assemble stages.  There's a section on making a workboard, mold and cam clamp.

In addition to the kit we've added a bottle of glue, a bottle of KTM-9 Instrument Lacquer, and a range of sand papers.

Plus, as we've put one tegether if you get stuck or have any questions, email us and we'll try to help.

 

 

 

Ibex Guitar Bridge Clamp   December 2010

This popular Ibex Clamp is ideal for clamping the bridge in place on a classical or acoustic guitar.  The 6" reach, lightweight aluminium clamp fits easily in the soundhole to secure the bridge while glueing. 

 

 

 

 

Tools for Violin and Viola Makers.  December 2010

Our tool section now has a range of tools for Violin and Viola makers.  Soundpost setting and measuring tools, purfling cutter, clamps and peg reamer.  Keep an eye on this new section of tools as we'll be adding to the range over the coming months.

 

 

 

Multi-angle Vice  December 2010

This multi-angle vice is ideal for working on nuts, saddles and other small guitar parts.  The ball joint allows for 360 degree rotation and also allows the jaws to swivel from horizontal to vertical.

The table clamp has an opening of 50mm and a rubberised foot prevents damage to the bench top.  This foot can be removed to provide a stronger clamping grip on the bench.

 The jaws have removable rubber covers.  The clamping width of the jaws is 80mm and the jaw opening is a maximum of 50mm.

 The orientation of the jaws is adjusted by a single clamping “T” bar mechanism to provide quick repositioning of the work.

 Instrument makers will find many uses for this versatile vice.

 

Fretting Hammer with Nylon Head. December 2010

A Nylon headed hammer ideal for fretting.  The heads are replaceable and the hammer weight will privide sufficient force fo tap in the frets without having to strike down hard.  This gives better control over the hammer.  The heads are slightly domed.

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic Inlay Dots.  December 2010

We now have black and white plastic dots in packs of 12.  They come in 3 sizes, 6.04mm, 7.45mm and 1/4" (6.35mm).

 

 

 

Make Your Own Acoustic Guitar.  Melvyn Hiscock.  November 2010

Melvyn Hiscock's latest book is a follow on from his acclaimed book, Make your Own Electric Guitar.  Melvyn describes how to make an acoustic guitar in a no-nonsense style.  The book is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams.  Be among the first in the UK to own a copy. 

You won't find this book on Amazon or other discount book sites.  It's sure to become a collectors item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanding Stick and Micromesh Belts  November 2010

This handy sprung sanding stick is useful for minor repairs, fret cleaning, inlay levelling and more.  Add a set of 9 micromesh belts.

 

 

Micro Mesh Flexifiles November 2010

With a variety of uses, particularly when repairing finishes, these cussioned flexi files will find lots of uses for the instrument maker and repairer.  The files come in a variety of mesh grades from the coarse 100 and 150, to the medium, 2400 and 4000 and on to the super fine 12000 mesh.  

 

 

Flexipad Foams  November 2010

We now stock these foam finishing mops and cutting compounds.  They are ideal for the home finisher as they attach to a variable sped drill using a chuck spindle.   The blue foam is used with the fine cutting compound and the black foam with the zero swirl polish.  A cost effective alternative to the professional buffing machines.  We sell them as separate items or as a finishing set.

 

 

Diamond Knife File  November 2010

This Japanese made knife file is coated with diamond abrasive.  Originally for used for sharpening saws the file has many uses in the luthier workshop.  It can be used for roughing in nut and saddle slots in plastic, bone, graphite and metal.  It's wedge shaped profle means it will  you be using it for all kinds of jobs and who knows, you may even decide to sharpen your saws with it.

 

 

Fret Pulling Pliers  November 2010

These square nosed, spring loaded fret pulling pliers are ideal for removing frets without marring the fingerboard. 

 

 

 

3M Polishing Films  November 2010

We have a range of 3M polishing films in micron sizes 3, 5, 9 and 12 which roughly equates to grits 4000, 3000, 1200 and 800.  These have a highly consistent particle size and are ideal for polishing bone, shell inlays, plastic scratchplates, pick guards, and paint finishes.  They can be used wet and dry and will clean in water. 

Available as single sheets, packs of all 4 grades (1 sheet per grade), and economy packs of 10 sheets per grade.

 

Ibex Electric Bending Iron 240v  October 2010

Eliptical shaped bending iron suitable for bending Guitar, Viola and Violin sides. 240v.  Fitted with UK 3 pin plug.

2 pin European option available.

This temperature controlled bending iron for guitar sides, viola sides or violin sides has  10 heat settings from low to high.  It can be used to bend sides or binding and purfling.  Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur maker or a professional luthier, this Side Bending Iron is a great addition to your workshop.

3 Ply Plastic Scratchplate Sheet.  September 2010

We now stock 3 ply, White/Black/White ABS sheets for scratchplate making.  390mm x 230mm x 2.5mm.

Tapered Reamer September 2010

A high quality reamer for enlarging holes.  Tapers from 3mm to 12mm at an angle of 8 degrees. This 6 fluted reamer is useful for enlarging machine head holes in the headstock while ensuring the holes remain round. 

 

 

 

Stainless Steel Fret Wire  September 2010

We've added 6 gauges of Stainless Steel Fret Wire from Jescar to the range.  We've so many gauges and types of wire we've re-arranged the Fret Wire category into 3:-  Nickel Silver, EVO Gold and Stainless Steel

Diamond honing File for Fret Levelling  August 2010

This substantial flat steel plate is coated with 300 grit diamond abrasive and is ideal for levelling frets.  It has many more used around the workshop and should last a lifetime.  8" x 2.75" surface.

 

Nut and Saddle shaping File Set   August 2010

A set of 3 files, one rectangular, one triangular and one half round for shaping nuts and saddles.  Quick cutting action and comfortable handle.

 

 

 

 

Bass Nut slotting files  August 2010

Set of 3 double edged nut slotting files, 0.045, 0.065, 0.075, 0.085, 0.105, 0.130".  

 

 

 

 

EMR Shielding Paint  August 2010

Electric guitar makers know the value of shielding the controls and pick-ups from EMR (Electro-magnetic Radiation).  EMR causes noise, hiss and hums so a good quality shielding paint is essential.  We have a carbon based, water borne shielding paint available in 3 sizes, 125mls, 250mls and 500mls.  Paint a couple of coats on with a brush and when dry your control and pick-up cavities are shielded.

 

 

Preval Spraying System.   August 2010

These portable compressed gas spraying units are ideal for guitar finishing or touch up spraying.  The aerosol power unit  compresses the air space in the glass holding vessel and forces the liquid up through a central dip tube and spray nozzel.  Each power unit will spray up to 470mls of liquid.  Ideal for use with our KTM-9 waterborne lacquer, or with our Nitro-Cellulose lacquers and paints. 

 

 

Carroll Drum Sanders  July 2010

Drum sanders are ideal for sanding smooth curves on the guitar waist and around the headstock.  This range of drum sanders is 75mm high with 25mm, 50mm and 75mm diameter available.   Carrol's quick cam change mechanism ensures you can switch paper grades easily.

 

Electric Guitar Kit  June 2010

High spec Japanese made electric guitar kits for the beginner.  These kits contain shaped parts and components ready for you to assemble.  The headstock is a "paddle" shape enabling you to create your own distinctive headstock shape. Comes complete with instructions.  You will need some rudimentary tools for assembly.

 

 

Tuners June 2010

A range of Gotoh Tuners are available for acoustic, classical and electric guitars

 

 

 

 

 

Paddle Headstock shaped guitar necks June 2010

Paddle headstock necks enable you to customise the headstock to your own design.  These necks are shaped and sanded and just need your headstock design and lacquer to finish them.  they are compatible with the pre-shaped guitar bodies

 

Unfinished Pre-Shaped Guitar Bodies June 2010

We have single cutaway and double cutaway electric guitar bodies, fully routed and just needing sanding and finishing. These are made from good quality one pioece Alder.

Radiussed Sanding Blocks and Self Adhesive Sand Paper. (June 2010)

We now have a range of double sided radiussed sanding blocks.  You can buy them individually or as a set.  As the blocks are double sided they are better value form money than buting individual blocks.  We also have a range of 3 abrasive papers with self adhesive backing to use with the blocks. 

 

Steel Probes (April 2010)

A set of 6 steel probes.  Multiple uses for guitar repairers and builders.  Ideal for hooking wires through the cavities when wiring or repairing.

Neck Shaping Tools (April 2010)

Two Spokeshaves for neck shaping.  One with a flat face and one with a curved face.

Two new cabinet scapers, one rectangular and one hollow to finish guitar shaping.

Precision ground 24" Straight Edge to check neck straightness.

Guitar Bodies (March2010)

We have two styles of guitar body available.  A single cutaway or T-Style, and a double cutaway or S-Style.  Both are fully routed and sanded ready for finishing and adding the hardware.

Fingerboard Blanks and Headstock Plates.

We've added Ovangkol fingerboards to our range and Madagascar Rosewood and Ovangkol Headstock faceplates.

Replacement Bridge Blanks. (March2010)

We have 3 shaped and ready to use bridge blanks, two Martin Style in Ebony and rosewood, and one Classical Style in Indian Rosewood.

Purfling and Bindings (March 2010)

We've introduced some plastic purflings.  We have a black /white, black/white black, and white/black/white.  They are 1.5mm tall and each colour is 0.5mm in width. 

After getting a number of requests to stock Ivoroid Binding we now have it in stock.  It is 6mm high, 2mm thick and 1.6 metres long.

Fret Files  (January 2010)

Fret Dressing File.  160mm x 28mm x 5mm.  Double Sided for dressing the frets

Fret Crowning Files.   3 sizes, double edged with a medium cut and fine cut edge.  Small, Medium and Large to suit our range of Fretwire.

Nut Files  (January 2010)

Set of 3 double sided nut files

Sizes, String 1 and 4, Strings 2 and 5, Strings 3 and 6.

Gauges.  1=0.016, 2=0.026, 3=0.036, 4=0.042, 5=0.050, 6=0.055

Set of 10, graduated Nut files.

Sizes, 0.010”, 0.013”, 0.016”, 0.024”, 0.028”, 0.032”, 0.036”, 0.042”, 0.046”, 0.056”.

Scratchplate Sheet  (January 2010)

Mint Green 3 ply Scratchplate Sheet
390mm x 230mm x 2.5mm

Pearloid Scratchplate Sheet, 390mm x 230mm x2.5mm

3 Ply , Pearloid/Black/White for making scratchplates.

3 Ply B/W/B scratchplate sheet. 390mm x 230mm x 2.5mm

Tortoise-shell pickguard sheet, 290mm x 180mm x 0.8mm

EVO Gold Fretwire  (January 2010)

EVO Gold Fretwire is a nickel free wire in a gold/bronze finish.  It is as hard wearing as stainless steel and as easy to work as standard nickel silver wire.

Jescar Fretwire, EVO Gold.  
Crown WxH 2.03mm x 0.94mm (0.08"x 0.037")

Crown WxH 2.03mm x 1.09mm (0.08"x 0.043")

Crown WxH 2.64mm x 1.2mm (0.104"x 0.047")

Crown WxH 2.28mm x 1.4mm (0.09"x 0.055")

Crown WxH 2.79mm x 1.45mm (0.11" x 0.057")

Flame Maple Billets.  (December 2010)

Grade 2A and 3A flame maple billets from Western Canada.  (Acer Macraphyllum.)  These billets are ready for you to cut into flame maple tops.  At around 2.5” thick you can get a bookmatched 1” top or 2 bookmatched 0.5” tops.

Bargain Corner.

 Being a natural product the timber we buy doesn’t always cooperate with our high standards.  We end up with odd lengths, or boards with small defects, and rather than waste them we’re happy to offer them to you at reduced prices.

 To order from our bargain corner, email or phone.  These lists will be kept as up to date as possible.

 

 Body_Blanks.pdf

 Neck_Blanks.pdf

 Email us at Bargain Corner

Phone 0161 429 6955 between 10am and 4pm weekdays.

 

 

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