Palo Escrito

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Palo Escrito

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David Hajicek

2010-01-31 04:24:01 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).

It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at once.
Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of the
guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for Classical
guitars or smaller bodied SS.

Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?

Please share your observations.

Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?

Thank you.

Dave Hajicek

Misifus

2010-01-31 04:48:43 UTC

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Post by David Hajicek
I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at once.
Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of the
guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for Classical
guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.

-Raf

--
Misifus-
Rafael Seibert
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafiii
home: http://www.rafandsioux.com

Geezer51

2010-01-31 14:30:08 UTC

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Post by Misifus

Post by David Hajicek
I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").

Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.

A.J.Lucas

2010-02-01 16:56:48 UTC

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Post by Geezer51

Post by Misifus

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

David Hajicek

2010-02-02 02:44:10 UTC

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Post by Geezer51

Post by Misifus

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.

Adrian
www.lucasguitars.co.uk

Adrian:
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave

harv

2010-02-02 08:29:12 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.
Adrianwww.lucasguitars.co.uk
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.

Here are some pictures: http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm

Harv

harv

2010-02-02 08:31:13 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.
Adrianwww.lucasguitars.co.uk
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.
Here are some pictures:http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm
Harv- Hide quoted text -
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...must be late....I meant to say Adirondack top....
Harv

Misifus

2010-02-02 14:54:37 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.
Adrianwww.lucasguitars.co.uk
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.
Here are some pictures:http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm
Harv- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

...must be late....I meant to say Adirondack top....
Harv

Lovely, Harv. I wish I could....

-Raf

--
Misifus-
Rafael Seibert
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafiii
home: http://www.rafandsioux.com

Cliff

2010-02-02 10:11:16 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.
Adrianwww.lucasguitars.co.uk
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.
Here are some pictures:http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm
Harv

I just clicked the 'Buy It Now' button....and it said " go away,
bum !!"

nice...very...

$8¬(

c.

harv

2010-02-03 18:35:59 UTC

I recently bought some Palo Escrito from LMII. I wanted to see what it
looked like. It is an interesting rosewood. Lighter in both density and
color than the other rosewoods. Mine has strong striping (what I asked
for).
It has some interesting tap tones, supporting three different modes at
once. Which should make for some interesting coloration of the sound of
the guitar. Being lower density, it may be more appropriate for
Classical guitars or smaller bodied SS.
Any body used this wood or have a guitar made from it?
Please share your observations.
Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

The translation would be more like written stick or board or pole.
-Raf

Also known as Mexican Rosewood. It's a true member of the rosewood family
(don't
ask me for the Latin names...). Can be light or dark, highly figured or
relative straight grained.
Palo escrito is an americanization of the name Palos Escritos.
Very often used in Flamenco guitars for it's brightness and in Guitarrons
for it's wide tonal
properties. I think the mexicans used to make pencils from the tree, hence
the name Palos Escritos (literal translation..."woods written").
Geezer
Who learned this in Paracho, Michoacán, Mexico only because I wanted to buy
a guitar
from a Mexican luthier.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I've built a couple of classical guitars with palo escrito and really
liked it as a tonewood. I bought another couple of sets from LMI at
the Healdsburg show and they're very striking visually - also nice and
cheap.
Adrianwww.lucasguitars.co.uk
Thanks for the info. Is my speculation that this wood can support a complex
sound correct?
Dave- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.
Here are some pictures:http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm
Harv

I just clicked the 'Buy It Now' button....and it said " go away,
bum !!"
nice...very...
$8¬(
c.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

Same thing happens to me on Amazon.com!!!
Must be a virus or something....

Harv

David Hajicek

2010-02-03 04:15:05 UTC

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"harv" <***@voyageairguitar.com> wrote in message news:cbf2be96-b761-49eb-aef2-***@k5g2000pra.googlegroups.com...
On Feb 1, 6:44 pm, "David Hajicek" <***@skypoint.com> wrote:
snip>
I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.

Here are some pictures: http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm

Harv
=============
Harv:

Is this the one you were going to sell me for $1200? ;>)

Dave

harv

2010-02-03 18:34:07 UTC

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Post by harv
snip>
I built a guitar last summer with it, nice to work with, nice smell
even. Seems to have a nice clear crisp sound. It's funny because I had
the sides bent for about 5 years before I got around to finishing
it.... This one has a Carpathian spruce top.
Here are some pictures:http://www.leachguitars.com/leachvgcustom1.htm
Harv
=============
Is this the one you were going to sell me for $1200? ;>)
Dave

David Hajicek

2010-02-04 04:17:24 UTC

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No but there are some similarities.... both are OM size, both have cut
aways and both have back and sides from a type of rosewood.... oh, yea
they both fold in half too.... now that I think about it the VG
Premier series must be under priced :^) Of couse with the same
discount the Palo Escrito would only be $5700.00.

Harv

------------

Well as soon as the kids are safely settled in their new house (that I had
to co-sign for) and my job seems secure (it is getting better), I'll be back
like a bad penny. ;>)

Regards,

Dave

Cliff

2010-01-31 07:50:26 UTC

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Palo Escrito seems to translate as "writing stick". Anybody know the
background on this?
Thank you.
Dave Hajicek

Have a look at these David. You see a lot of the Fender Ensenada
series built in Mexico, on ebay, many with the "used" stamp on the h/
s. The link to the Fender here ( the last link) has very unusual
grain, unlike any other i've seen so far.
To me, it's a very attractive wood, be interested to know what those
fenders sound like, they look really well made.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEVE-PATIENCE-PALO-ESCRITO-CEDAR-GC-HANDMADE-GUITAR-NR_W0QQitemZ390085009866QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad2e0e1ca

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2008-Goodall-PECJ-Palo-Escrito-Concert-Jumbo-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230430308235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item35a6b7778b

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-ESD-10-ESD10-Ensenada-Series-Acoustic-Guitar_W0QQitemZ170436140896QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item27aec91f60

Cliff