That's the 'catch 22'..

Even when you make a guitar worth thousands..
it takes awhile to get a reputation that tempts people to spend it with you.

When I make some money, one of the first things that I'd
like to do is commission you to create one of your
masterpieces out of my favorite woods...

Lignum Vitae
African Leadwood
Ebony

I know these woods are all heavier than water..
and it will weigh a ton..
but I play sitting down anyway most of the time.

That African Leadwood is a real trip.
The Lignum Vitae may be the world's strongest wood..
but the high oil content greatly enhances it's workability.
The shavings of fully cured wood are wet!

The African Leadwood though, is like drilling or turning granite!


I love weird wood!