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Bryan Rourke's Classical Guitars

Robert Mac Millan

Describing the amazing Tasmanian Tonewoods to build his guitars, Bryan Rourke has this to say: My favorite for tone is the King Billy. It would be the most similar to other builders, falling somewhere between a very light, old dry redwood and the lightest western red cedar. It is very responsive, very warm with lots of bass and volume. For my light touch, it is my favorite classical hands down. At least the tops you have sent me, they were delicate. Anyone building one would be able to voice the top to their liking, with more or less bracing to...

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New sets coming Friday 11th September, 2020

Robert Mac Millan

We're going to have new sets for all stringed musical instruments by Friday 11th September. Acoustic, Electric, Ukelele, you name it. Lots of Blackhearted Sasafras, figured myrtle, and blackwood.

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News

Robert Mac Millan

The past few weeks have been extremely busy at Tasmanian Tonewoods and we have sold out of all of our drop tops for Bass & Electric guitar tops, but not to worry as we will be resawing new set's in the coming weeks with air dried Tasmanian Timbers in most species. We will also be resawing all Tasmanian Acoustic Tonewoods in most species. We are also  setting up distributors in Europe Mr Alan Cringean of A/C custom builder of Bass  & Electric guitars  Scotland. And in Canada Mr David Freeman of Timeless Instruments who will be the sole Distributor for...

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New Veneer available

Robert Mac Millan

New Veneer available

Now available Tasmanian veneer grade Birdseye ancient Huon pine, estimated age over 1700 years old. This will make a one of a kind beautiful book matched project.  We can resawn to your requirements.  Kind regards Robert 

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New products for sale.

Robert Mac Millan

New products for sale.

New products have been added to our website: - Back and side sets for Acoustic guitar - Soundboards - Drop tops Soon to be added sets for Ukuleles with timber as in picture. Kind Regards, Robert

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