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Fourteen pages of instrument woods

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Solid Body Guitar Woods
Guitar Body Blanks

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Mulberry
(Morus nigra)
Instrument Blanks

Found in Asia and Europe this is medium sized tree with a stout trunk. It is probably best known for its leaves on which silkworms feed. The heartwood is yellow to reddish-yellow becoming a rich golden brown. It has excellent tonal qualities with nice sustain. Air-dried since the 1990's.

#IW17895A 2 x 7 x 18 7/8" $45.00
Mulberry 1 Piece Solid Body Guitar Bank
#IW17895B 2 x 14 1/16 x 20 ¼" $100.00
-sold

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Figured Makore
(Tieghemella heckelii)
1 piece Guitar Body Blank

click on photo for back view

This West African wood is sometimes sold in the U.S.A. as African Cherry. The figure is also referred to as 'moire' or 'watered silk' for its rippled appearance. The dust can be irritating to the nose-wear a suitable respirator.

#IW17869
2 3/8 x 14 ½ x 22"
$158.00

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Figured Makore
(Tieghemella heckelii)
Instrument Blank

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This West African wood is sometimes sold in the U.S.A. as African Cherry. The figure in this blank is also referred to as 'moire' for its rippled appearance. The dust can be irritating to the nose-wear a suitable respirator.

#IW17838
2 7/16 x 8 ¼ x 24 1/8"
$95.00

 

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Pacific Red Alder
(Alnus rubra)
2 Piece Guitar Body Blank

#IW18519
1 13/16 x 13 3/8 x 20 ¼"
$75.00

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Pacific Red Alder
(Alnus rubra)
Instrument Billet

#IW18541
1 7/8 x 7 ¼ x 40 3/8"
$80.00

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Swamp Ash
(Fraxinus profunda)
Two Piece Guitar Body Blanks

This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties.

#IW17795A
1 13/16 x 14 7/8 x 20 ¼" $95.00
#IW17795B
-sold
1 13/16 x 15 1/8 x 22" $100.00

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Swamp Ash
(Fraxinus profunda)

This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties.

Three Piece Guitar Body Blank

#IW17796A
1 7/8 x 14 ¼ x 20" $85.00

Two Piece Guitar Body Blank

#IW17796B
-sold
1 7/8 x 14 x 20 ½" $85.00

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Swamp Ash
(Fraxinus profunda)
One Piece Guitar Body Blanks

This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties.

#IW17798A 1 13/16 x 12 3/8 x 20 7/8" $80.00
#IW17798B 1 7/8 x 12 ¼ x 20 ¾" $80.00
#IW17798C 1 7/8 x 12 x 20 9/16" $80.00

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Swamp Ash
(Fraxinus profunda)
Instrument Billets

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This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties. All flatsawn & kiln-dried.

#IW17815A 1 7/8 x 8 x 42 5/8" $104.25
#IW17815B 1 ¾ x 7 ½ x 44 ¼" $101.50
-sold
#IW17815C 1 7/8 x 7 x 44 ¼" $94.75
-sold

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Pacific Madrone Burl
(Arbutus Menziesii)
Instrument Blanks

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This was cut near the outside of the burl where the figure is best and it is dense with myriad bird's-eyes. This block, as with all our Madrone burl has been steamed to bring out color and to stabilize the wood. It is a pastel reddish pink in color and has a very fine texture. Kiln-dried.

#IW18136A
1 15/16 x 7 7/8 x 22 ¼"
$225.00
#IW18136B-sold
1 7/8 x 7 ¾ x 23 ½"
$250.00

 

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Pacific Madrone Burl
(Arbutus Menziesii)
Instrument Blanks

This was cut near the outside of the burl where the figure is best and it is dense with myriad bird's-eyes. This block, as with all our Madrone burl has been steamed to bring out color and to stabilize the wood. It is a pastel reddish pink in color and has a very fine texture. Kiln-dried.

#IW18137A 2 x 7 5/8 x 22 ½" $300.00-sold
#IW18137B 2 3/8 x 7 ½ x 23" $300.00
#IW18137C 2 3/16 x 7 9/16 x 23 3/8" $275.00
-sold

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American Walnut
(Juglans nigra)
One Piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

#IW18023A
2 x 14 x 22 1/8" $95.00
#IW18023B
-sold
2 x 14 x 21 ¾" $95.00

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Instrument Blanks

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. The figure makes the wood doubly beautiful. It is very hard and heavy and takes a glassy, smooth finish. Kiln-dried.

#IW18384A-sold
1 ¼ x 7 ½ x 20 5/8"
$60.00
#IW18384B
1 ¼ x 7 3/8 x 22 3/16"
$60.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Solid Body Guitar or Bass Guitar Blocks

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This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#IW18544A 2 1/8 x 9 ¼ x 28 3/8" $225.00-sold
#IW18544B 2 1/8 x 9 ¼ x 28 5/8" $225.00
#IW18544C 2 1/8 x 9 ¼ x 29 ¼" $225.00
-sold

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Figured Sapele
(Entandrophragma cylindricum)
1 piece Guitar Body Blanks

The Sapele tree is found in tropical West & Central Africa. These forest giants are selectively harvested on a sustained yield basis and occasionally one is found to have this unique figure. This is gem-quality wood with a chatoyance that is astounding.

#IW17578A 2 x 14 1/8 x 22 3/8" $200.00-sold
#IW17578B 2 x 14 x 22" $200.00

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Figured Sapele
(Entandrophragma cylindricum)
1 piece Guitar Body Blanks

The Sapele tree is found in tropical West & Central Africa. These forest giants are selectively harvested on a sustained yield basis and occasionally one is found to have this unique figure. This is gem-quality wood with a chatoyance that is astounding.

#IW17579A 2 x 13 7/16 x 20 5/16" $200.00
#IW17579B 2 x 13 ¾ x 22 1/8" $200.00
-sold

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Pomelle Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
1 Piece Guitar Body Blanks

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Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

#IW17534A 1 15/16 x 13 7/16 x 19 3/8" $275.00
#IW17534B 2 x 15 x 22 1/8" $300.00

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Pomelle Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
1 Piece Guitar Body Blanks

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

#IW17535A 1 15/16 x 15 x 22 ¼" $300.00
#IW17535B 2 x 15 x 24" $300.00

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Pomelle Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
1 Piece Guitar Body Blanks

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

#IW17536A 1 15/16 x 15 x 24" $300.00
#IW17536B 2 x 15 7/16 x 24 1/8" $300.00

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Pomelle Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
1 piece Guitar Body Blanks

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

#IW17537A 2 x 15 ½ x 24 3/8" $300.00
#IW17537B 2 x 14 7/8 x 24 ¼" $300.00

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Pomelle Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Instrument Billets

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

#IW17538A 2 x 8 x 24 ¾" $135.00-sold
#IW17538B 2 x 8 x 24 3/8" $135.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Instrument Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#IW17495A 1 ¾ x 9 9/16 x 23 ¼" $120.00
#IW17495B 2 1/8 x 8 ½ x 23 ¼" $156.25
-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Instrument Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#IW17765A 2 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 18 1/8" $110.00
#IW17765B 2 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 18 3/8" $110.00
-sold
#IW17765C 2 1/8 x 7 ¼ x 20" $120.00
-sold

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Camphor Burl
Instrument Blanks

#IW17768C
2 3/16 x 8 x 19 3/8" $125.00
#IW17768D
2 3/16 x 8 x 19 ¼" $115.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Instrument/Guitar Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#IW17249A 1 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 20 1/8" $93.00-sold
#IW17249B 2"+ x 8 ½ x 20 1/8" $165.00
#IW17249C 2 x 8 ½ x 20 1/8" $145.00
-sold
#IW17249D 2 1/8 x 8 ½ x 20 1/8" $165.00
#IW17249E 2 x 8 3/8 x 20 1/8" $145.00
-sold

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Swamp Ash
(Fraxinus profunda)
Instrument Blanks

click on photo for close-up

This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties.

#IW17556A
1 7/8 x 7 x 47 3/8"
$92.00
#IW17556B
-sold
1 13/16 x 8 3/8 x 48 7/8"
$112.00
#IW17556C
-sold
1 15/16 x 8 3/16 x 48 7/8"
$112.00

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Spanish Cedar
(Cedrela sp.)
3 piece Guitar Body Blanks

##IW16160A
1 15/16 x 13 7/8 x 19 ¾” $76.00/set
##IW16160B
-sold
2 x 14 x 19 ¾” $76.00/set

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White Limba
(Terminalia superba)
3 piece Guitar Body Blanks
Beautifully matched for color and grain.

#IW15887A
1 15/16 x 13 7/8 x 21” $90.00
#IW15887B
1 15/16 x 16 5/8 x 21” $105.00

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Figured Shedua
/Ovangkol/Amazakoue (Guibourtia sp.)

click on photo for close-up

#IW16035A 1 7/8 x 7 ¼ x 40 ¼” $97.25-sold
#IW16035B 1 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 40 ¼” $99.00
-sold
#IW16035C 1 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 40 3/8” $99.25

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Pacific Alder
3 piece Guitar Body Blank Set
#IW15702A
-sold
1 13/16 x 16 5/8 x 19 ¾” $73.00/set

Pacific Alder Instrument Blanks

#IW15702B
1 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 30 3/8” $42.00
#IW15702C
1 13/16 x 6”+ x 33 1/8” $44.00

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African Padouk
(Pterocarpus soyauxii)

#IW16132
1 7/8 x 8”+ x 46”
$145.00

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African Padouk
(Pterocarpus soyauxii)

#IW16133A
1 15/16 x 5 x 24 ¼”
$50.50

#IW16133B-sold
1 7/8 x 6 3/8 x 36 ½”
$92.00

 

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Pomelle African Padouk
(Pterocarpus soyauxii)
Instrument Blanks

#IW16134A-sold
1 7/8 x 8 x 46 5/8”
$155.50
#IW16134B
1 13/16 x 7 ½ x 48 ½”
$151.50

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page of nice sample
photos of instrument
wood that sold off
this page.

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Now instrument woods are divided into fourteen areas
Instrument Billets
Instrument Billets:
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Marc Culbertson, Manager, Musical Instrument Division

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