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I have a question for you guys

Started by bbcustomboxcalls, April 08, 2021, 05:41:34 PM

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bbcustomboxcalls

I received my regular order of Zebrawood and when I got it I noticed that there were dark squiggly lines on the surface but I didn't think much of it.
Until I started sawing up the pieces for some paddles.  Then I found that these lines went all the way through the wood.
I was  told this is spalted Zebrawood and is popular with guitar makers.  I've been making Zebrawood calls for 15 years and this is the first time I have come across spalted Zebrawood.
Now for my question, since these lines look like something a youngster would do with a marks a lot would you consider buying a call with those lines?
Personally I don't like it.



Bill


paboxcall

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bbcustomboxcalls

Yes I agree some spalted calls look great.  But to me I wouldn't want to pay $100 for a call with a paddle like that one.

Bill

aclawrence

I like spalting.


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ChesterCopperpot

Personally I'd dig it.


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doublespurs21

i don't see what's wrong with it....... i found  a piece of red cedar that was splated, cool piece of wood.....

bbcustomboxcalls

O.K. guys this is what I wanted to find out.  So far it looks like I am in the minority on this.

Bill

eggshell

spalted wood is usually weaker as it's starting to deteriorate. Knife makers use it in handles, but only after it has been stabilized. I have seen it used in pots before and have one, but I wouldn't want it in a paddle. 

bbcustomboxcalls

Quote from: eggshell on April 08, 2021, 07:23:06 PM
spalted wood is usually weaker as it's starting to deteriorate. Knife makers use it in handles, but only after it has been stabilized. I have seen it used in pots before and have one, but I wouldn't want it in a paddle.

That is an excellent point.

Bill

gergg

Not sure how it would work out as a paddle, but if it sounded good, I would be fine with it, added character.
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Quote from: bbcustomboxcalls on April 08, 2021, 07:34:14 PM
Quote from: eggshell on April 08, 2021, 07:23:06 PM
spalted wood is usually weaker as it's starting to deteriorate. Knife makers use it in handles, but only after it has been stabilized. I have seen it used in pots before and have one, but I wouldn't want it in a paddle.

That is an excellent point.

Bill
X2 .. I don't care for it myself, especially for paddles ...

Crghss

Wouldn't matter either way too me,
Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. ...

ferocious calls

If it sounds good great! I make a call called the Woods Witch from spalted sycamore, box and paddle. Very touchy to get great sound from this for me. When they are good they are very good. A hardwood paddle is much more forgiving on a softer wood. Seems that way anyway.