I've heard a number of discussion about Persimmon being close to a true ebony and having very heavy, dark heartwood. As a luthier, I'm constantly using exotic woods from all over the world; I'd like to build a series of mandolins using local woods. I've got incredible local maple and nice seasoned red spruce, so I'm about 90% there. Does anyone know where I can get some nice grade heartwood Persimmon to use for the fingerboard and smaller parts that are traditionally non-domestic ebony?
Thanks for your help,
j.
www.condino.com
Thanks for your help,
j.
www.condino.com