Tasmanian TIGER MYRTLE - Best Australian Acoustic Guitar Tonewood? - Tommy’s Tonewoods

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  • @Meevious
    @Meevious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well known members of the _Fagacae_ family include not just beeches, but also oaks and chestnuts.
    _Nothofagus_ _Cunninghamii_ (named after Allan Cunningham, but, as is usual with botanical names, not discovered by him) is confined to Tasmania and a small part of the opposing Victorian coastline.
    There are a bunch of other species in the _Nothofagus_ genus, however, ranging across Australia, NZ, New Guinea, New Caledonia and South America (the non-permafrozen parts of what was once Gondwana). Tasmania has 2 species of _Nothofagus,_ the other of which is a much smaller and scragglier alpine species (rather than a tall temperate rainforest tree). _N._ _cunninghamii_ has what's generally considered the best timber of the lot, but some of the NZ and South American species are similar trees, with many of the same timber qualities (but to somewhat lesser degrees).
    To be clear, "Tiger myrtle" isn't a name for the species, it's a name for that pattern of fungal staining. In Australia, N. cunninghamii is generally just called "myrtle" (kind of ironically, as many of our best known and most common tree genera, such as _Eucalyptus,_ _Corymbia,_ _Melaleuca,_ _Kunzea,_ _Callistemon_ and _Syzygium_ are very closely related to _Myrtus_ species, being in the same subfamily), though the official common name is "myrtle beech". As a _tonewood,_ ordinary, unstained myrtle should theoretically be infinitesimally better, since it has a consistent structure and hasn't been slightly compromised by fungus.
    The species has a lovely even grain; great for carving.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is so interesting, thanks for taking the time to comment. It really is amazing stuff. Would like to chat more with you about Australian timbers as I have some more lined up. Perhaps you could drop me an email? Info@tomsandsguitars.com 🙏

  • @mrcross7951
    @mrcross7951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Veryy Nice!!!!! Looking forward to your build!!

  • @davidconnell3867
    @davidconnell3867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool featured wood! Another idea for your consideration for Tommy’s Tonewoods also from “down under” is Blackheart Sassafras.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bentley sent me some!!

    • @davidconnell3867
      @davidconnell3867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomSandsGuitars Very cool! Can’t wait to hear your impressions of it…..

  • @davidjohnbrassell6016
    @davidjohnbrassell6016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tom, I am 83 years old, currently making a Pau Ferro classical, spruce top, Mulga finger board,have given my 7 grandchildren either a classical or SS model. Will be making two new classicals using all Australian Timbers, I have made two Tiger Myrtle guitars, beautiful timber and easy to work, hope to keep going, I love your videos, never to old to learn something, kind regards,D J Brassell.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Your grandchildren will treasure these instruments for life!

  • @jeffmoe2660
    @jeffmoe2660 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular!

  • @tadpoleinnit2643
    @tadpoleinnit2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to work in a great big old science lab complex set on multi floors. About 25 years ago they tore out all the huge thick mahogany slab desks that they set up experiments on. That wood at the time was probably about 60 years old. It all got sawn-up to make book shelves in the lab tech's houses, the scraps ended up in the skip. I wonder how much tone wood we threw away? It pains me to think about now when I see Tom handling such tiny dainty slices of wood with such reverence. I could now be rich beyond the dreams of avarice. Instead, I got a really solid hen coop

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah man it’s a classic story I hear all the time about Lab counters etc. such a shame!!!

  • @zvonimirtosic6171
    @zvonimirtosic6171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom, please excuse my ignorance, but can you please tell, whether the Australian tone woods, like Tiger Myrtle, Tasmanian Blackwood, etc. would be good choices for a »classical guitar«? In classical guitar construction, notoriously was used rosewood (Indian, Brazilian, Honduran, etc.) for back and sides, and even today, rarely anything else is used for the higher end, handmade instruments. Thank you …

  • @saoirsepaddy
    @saoirsepaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love your take on black hearted sassafras Tommy :) Cheers :)

  • @BeauHannamGuitars
    @BeauHannamGuitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh those sweet routers in the background!

  • @ErgonBill
    @ErgonBill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought it would have been too dense and brittle for tonewood. It burns well though. In the 50s and 60s Tassy Myrtle was commonly used in house construction for architraves, doors, skirtings and quad beading. I've made picture frames from it.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Far from it, think about timbers like African Blackwood, twice as dense, hard and brittle. Interesting to know it’s more common uses! Did you use tiger Myrtle?

    • @ErgonBill
      @ErgonBill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomSandsGuitars No Tom, but I occasionally came across it while splitting firewood - not knowing it's value or dressed beauty. It certainly is spectacular.

  • @tadpoleinnit2643
    @tadpoleinnit2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you put a satin finish on that Tasmanian Devil Wood would the wood be hard-wearing? Would it lose resonance by using a satin finish? I prefer satin finishes.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the product, no reason why it would, it could actually improve it quite a bit. Satin finishes are often much thinner. I’m doing one right now which will have no measurable thickness. As for being hard wearing, depends what you’re going to be doing with the instrument? If you just require a finish to inhibit moisture transfer then yes! If you need to be able to hammer in nails with your guitar, then no.

  • @NicellieFranklin-rq1uq
    @NicellieFranklin-rq1uq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Muito boa explicação 🎉

  • @Gordon_L
    @Gordon_L ปีที่แล้ว

    G'day Tom , I'm here because I went down a rabbit hole of the internet , I have a question for you . Firstly I am not a musician or instrument builder but somehow my interest in trees , timber , chainsaws and tree climbing led me here with a side adventure of longbow making .
    That last led to mention of a practice of torrefaction / torrefication of timber producing torrefied wood for the change in qualities it gives in bows and musical instruments such as guitars , violins etc . I am brand new to the term .
    Natural torrefaction takes a lot of time , heat acceleration much less time . Example , a genuine Stradivarius has natural torrefaction because of age which adds to its tonal qualities .
    Long buildup to a short question , is this something you use / are familiar with in your use of timber to A/ stabilise the timber and B/ change the acoustics of said timber to benefit the final sound ?
    Last comment , you have some excellent skills and that is something I always like to see in a person , cheers , from Qld .

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes torrefied timbers ate something we use in acoustic soundboards for the reasons you mention. The difference is quite noticeable. Thanks for the comment!

    • @Gordon_L
      @Gordon_L ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TomSandsGuitars Thanks Tom , it seems I'm still learning and that's o.k. , Cheers 🙂

  • @RickFarris
    @RickFarris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those worm holes in the first pair you're showing, Tom?

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They’re some kind of big holes yes, but they fall outside of any guitar shape, so all good!

  • @touhidhassan9551
    @touhidhassan9551 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That colore!♥️

  • @Vercz10
    @Vercz10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the fungus compromise the structure of the wood like spalting?

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it probably could do if it went too far, but this feels great.

  • @architypeone8646
    @architypeone8646 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do you have 10 routers on your shelf?

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Set up for individual tasks.

  • @gjl7444
    @gjl7444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Back in 2018 George Lowden made a limited number of Tiger Myrtle guitars. They are on TH-cam and sound phenomenal. I have used it twice and can't speak highly enough of how beautiful it sounds as much as it looks. Good luck with your builds I'm sure you will create some stunning guitars. 😍

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can’t wait to build with it, I think I might have someone interested in one of these sets 🤞

    • @floriskaspers6006
      @floriskaspers6006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am lucky to have a that lowden model. Its outstanding.

  • @junjiexia301
    @junjiexia301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can see are those routers😍

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! It’s only half of them 🤣

  • @tadpoleinnit2643
    @tadpoleinnit2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I reckon he's popping down to HomeBase to source all this wood 😅🤣😂

    • @robnic52
      @robnic52 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I reckon an acoustic built from melamine chipboard would blow all Tom's other creations away. Be pretty rugged too, ok for street busking in the rain. What could possibly go wrong? 👍

    • @tadpoleinnit2643
      @tadpoleinnit2643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robnic52 - What about Tupperware? You could busk whilst keeping your perishables crispy fresh.

    • @robnic52
      @robnic52 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tadpoleinnit2643 Genius! Totally weatherproof, tone to die for (or of :) and fresh, crispy perishables. Such an instrument would be priceless.

  • @radioking
    @radioking 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never going to fix the reflections without treating the room. Hard reflective surfaces everywhere. Not sure what mic you are using but if it has an omni pattern try switching to a cardiod and pointing at the sound source. JFYI it doesn't sound that distracting to me.

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I think I’m going to have to put up some panels and switch to a cardiod overhead. Thanks Andy

  • @EnigmaNonGrata
    @EnigmaNonGrata ปีที่แล้ว

    G’day from Wilberforce Australia. I’m not a fan of Tassie Blackwood so I won’t suggest here how we get our wood to go black. But, if you invite most of all of me & a selection of entities identifying as regardless of pronoun, over to share a dram of that Glenfiddich 12 behind you, I’ll tell you a story of how we get tigers &/or other large cats into Myrtle. Fortunately at the present moment we haven’t managed to cross gum trees with male chickens yet!…… We do know though, that for sure that a AAA grade pipe weed top combined with Glenfiddich 12 back & sides would produce the finest of harmonic balance whilst you loose your balance. Such is life, cosi fan tutti……. 😂

    • @TomSandsGuitars
      @TomSandsGuitars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Award for ‘best ever comment’ goes to you sir.

  • @ElenaChuckYT
    @ElenaChuckYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bonky donks 🤣🤣🤣