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Old 03-23-2009 | 06:06 AM
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Default RE: maple vs oak backing

Oak would work for either but the maple would be better for the backing. Provided the grain is good. Dont try to use Maple as a belly, it will crysle real bad.

Maple (such as rock and hard) handle tension well, but do not compress well.

Oak will handle both tension and compression ok.
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