As I mentioned on the last “Frustration” blog, I have a new client for an OM Acoustic guitar build. We started about 23 days ago. He wanted a wood called Monkeypod for the back and sides. Monkeypod is hard to find with the coloring I wanted for the guitar. I ordered it 23 days ago,…

More frustration As I mentioned on the last post, I’ve been having issues with Monkeypod orders. Well, to add insult to injury after 25 days, I received a notification that my order was delivered. Um, NOT! It never arrived. I have cameras around my house and there were no deliveries. I’ve contacted the vendor a…

I have a client for an acoustic OM (Orchestra Model) guitar build. We talked through the types of woods he wants for the guitar. He wants Bearclaw Sitka Spruce for the top and Monkeypod for the back and sides. Well, Monkeypod with great color variances is hard to find and very expensive. I found Monkeypod…