Malaysian Blackwood

[David Houchens]

 I just read the discussion about Gluing Blackwood.

 I have just purchased a set of Malaysian blackwood from Allied Lutherie. I had wondered if there were gluing issues. Thanks.

 I plan to build a single 0 or parlor from this set. I'm trying to decide whether I'm going to try an Engelmann (sp) top or stick with Adirondack.

 Having never used a blackwood, do any of you who have, have a preference? The guitar will be fingerpicked.  

    Thanks

[Len Biglin]

Hi ,we use a lot of Australian Blackwood /Tasmanian Blackwood down here and have no problems with titebond , the only problem I have is that it turns your hands black .I think its called Acacia Melanoxylon, but thats not definite.Len