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Guitar Tonewood: Backs and Sides

All backs are 2 piece and bookmatched unless stated otherwise. If you are curious about our grading system, you can find an explaination right here.

Sizes (approximate):
Jumbo: Back - 3/16" x 8.2" x 24"
Side - 3/16 x 5 1/8" x 32"

Classical: Back - 3/16" x 7.5" x 24"
Side - 3/16" x 4" x 32"

Curly Tasmanian Blackwood

Sets are matched and sold individually
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Tasmanian Blackwood

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3 Piece Backs

Individual sets featuring 3 piece backs

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East Indian Rosewood, Seasoned Dark

These sets have been seasoned for over 25 years. They have been set aside for their exceptional color match of the back and sides and the dark color of the sets.
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East Indian Rosewood, Seasoned - Guitar Tonewood

Seasoned for over 25 years. Sets are matched and sold individually,
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Ancient Kauri, White Bait on Flame Figure Tonewood

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Ancient Kauri, Flame Figure Tonewood

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Flame and curly Maple - seasoned since 2003

This wood was first cut in 2003 These are the remaining sets from that cut, 18 years seasoning . there will be more maple in the spring.

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Flamed Spanish Cedar - Guitar Tonewood

The figure on this wood is like a bubbled Quilt about 1/2" diameters/ The width is 6.625" , bookmatched that is 13.25" So you may need a centre piece or wings.

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