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More Myrtle

Just finished this Myrtle Wood and Black Walnut tenor ukulele.  I don't think the pictures do justice to the beauty and unusual qualities of the sound board--it's a cross between tiger strip, curly, figured and crazy.  It compliments the figured…

Oh Myrtle!

Here's one of my favorite alternative woods--Oregon Myrtle.  This is a decent tonewood, often used by Breedlove Guitars.  I was lucky to score on some "odd" pieces that matched enough for a complete instrument.  I haven't had a source for…