Subject: Pinus Strobus?

From: William Samson <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 09:26:41 +0100 (BST)

Dear collective wisdom,
   I have come across a nice piece of old-growth Pinus Strobus (the
   'yellow pine' or 'eastern white pine' of which so much early 20th
   century furniture was made) with tight vertical grain.  It's quite a
   soft wood and quite light (S.G. 0.36) and there is not much difference
   in colour in the growth rings.
   Any views on its suitability for soundboard wood?
   While I'm here, what is the current thinking on western red cedar as a
   soundboard wood for lutes?
   Thanks in advance!
   Bill

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