Bruce Sexauer
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I've been considering trying a neck from walnut, it's fairly light and very stable. Eastern walnut, which is what's native to me here in Michigan, is lighter than black walnut or claro walnut, and I think it might look nice. It's also less expensive than the other two, which is good, 'cause they can be very expensive indeed!
I have always thought that "Eastern" and "Black" were exactly the same thing, certainly they are in California Lumber yards. Black Walnut (from the east) is harder and slightly heavier than local Claro, in my experience. I have quite a bit of either. I also have English walnut from local orchards, but that is another thing all together.
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