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I’d say Indian Laurel is as close to Rosewood as possible tonally, without being Rosewood itself.
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Indian Laurel vs Rosewood – Is Laurel A Good Guitar Tonewood?
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I’d say Indian Laurel is as close to Rosewood as possible tonally, without being Rosewood itself.
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Inside Look – Ron and Lamar on the last day of their 8 Day Guitar Building Workshop

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Posted on: 08/08/2020
 

Inside Look – Ron and Lamar on the last day of their 8 Day Guitar Building Workshop

Students Ron and Lamar ream their bridge pins to fit, slot the nut and give their guitars a final setup, before stringing them up and playing them for the first time!

 
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