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wood dealers in Europe

BaniYazid - 3-15-2011 at 02:19 AM

Hello

Step by step, I prepare myself to make my first oud, that's why I want to have feedback from members who buy wood in Europe, (preferably in France but not necessary).
I find several dealers on the web
http://www.octopus.com.tr/store/?page=products
http://www.akustikwood.com/indexen.htm
http://www.luthimate.fr/boisguitareacoustique-c-60_1055.html
http://www.bois-lutherie.com/tarifs.html#table
http://www.boisbuis.com/
http://www.essarbois.com/sciage-plamier-scie-bois/
the last one is 60 km far from me, I think I'll go and see.

see you soon
Mohamed

Kelly - 3-17-2011 at 06:31 AM


Greetings Mohammed

I've had a look at octopus woods but not ordered from them. The maple ribs set of 13 700x45x3mm looks like a good price- dependent on shipping of course. I guess however that its best if you can choose the woods yourself so 60 km down the road might be a safer bet. I might try a small purchase of a few ribs first just to test the quality and service.

Best Regards

Tarbool59 - 3-17-2011 at 06:47 PM

Hi Mohammed,
look also this one :
http://www.kauffer.eu/boutique/
he has a good feedback from several lute/guitar maker in France (i bought myself a very nice spruce soundboard and some flamed maple) . better to go and choose yourself the wood off course !

regards,

bulerias1981 - 3-21-2011 at 12:26 PM

Are there any suppliers in North America?

BaniYazid - 3-22-2011 at 04:53 AM

Thank you all for your replies.
@Kelly : make a feedback here if you decide to try Octopus. Follow this link for suppliers in UK http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=6947#pid424...

@Tarbool59 : merci, an other one to compare with, it seems great.

@bulerias1981 : you can find some links in this old thread, hope they still working : http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=3941#pid258...