Stars RR-TN02

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Thinking of possibly picking one up. Did these come with stripped ebony on the fretboard? Seen some that almost look like a hybrid between ebony and rosewood.

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Disregard. I found my answer.

[Jr.]

Thinking of possibly picking one up. Did these come with stripped ebony on the fretboard? Seen some that almost look like a hybrid between ebony and rosewood.

If striped ebony is what it is, this is just what the Japanese call Macassar ebony, I believe (just like they call Braz. rosewood "jacaranda/?????", as the Spanish do). I've owned a Stars soloist with "striped ebony" and it feels like ebony but looks like, as you say, a mix between ebony and rosewood. I think it's super beautiful.

Did you end up picking it up?

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If striped ebony is what it is, this is just what the Japanese call Macassar ebony, I believe (just like they call Braz. rosewood "jacaranda/?????", as the Spanish do). I've owned a Stars soloist with "striped ebony" and it feels like ebony but looks like, as you say, a mix between ebony and rosewood. I think it's super beautiful.

Did you end up picking it up?

Ahh! Appreciate the explanation.

I did, ordered from Japan and received today. Horn got chipped. On the fence if I should return or fix.ill try to get pictures posted tonight.

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Removed.

[ed]

cant view the photos

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cant view the photos

Here you go!

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This thing is so nice. Sad to send it back.

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That would be fairly easy fix. especially since you got the bit that fell off. But offcourse if you can get your money back then might aswell send it back.

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That would be fairly easy fix. especially since you got the bit that fell off. But offcourse if you can get your money back then might aswell send it back.

I spoke to a local luthier, he could get it to about 80% corrected. Such a shame. Got a killer deal on this rr too.