If you'd like to try one of these woods without having to buy a whole board this might be of interest, or if you don't have a drum sander to make the thickness uniform that could be another reason. Please follow the link below to see what they are like. I have more wood on hand, the ones in the picture are just what I made to get started with. If no one buys them I will use them up myself making banjos, so either way is good.
https://www.banjohangout.org/classified/107907
