African Padouk Acoustic Guitar Back & SIdes Billets

Pterocarpus soyauxii

This brick-red colored West African hardwood was once one of the more common imported hardwoods but has become increasingly scarce in the last couple of years. It is easy to work, takes a nice polish and is dimensionally stable.

Item Number: IW36647

$200.00
Back 1 15/16 x 7 5/8 x 22 5/8"
Side 1 15/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 3/16"

Figured Black Limba Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Terminalia superba

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: IW36464

$125.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 22 9/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Figured Black Limba Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Terminalia superba

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: IW36463

$125.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 22 9/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36385

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 22 7/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 4 13/16 x 36 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36384

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 8 5/8 x 22 5/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36383

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 22 7/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 x 36 1/16"

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swartzia fistuloides

Hard & heavy & capable of a beautiful polish. Rare on the American market. Partially air dried.

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36372

$195.00 $156.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 9 1/4 x 23 1/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/2 x 36 1/16"

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swartzia fistuloides

Hard & heavy & capable of a beautiful polish. Rare on the American market. Partially air dried.

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36370

$195.00 $156.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 1/4 x 23 1/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/4 x 36 3/4"

Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36355

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 x 23 1/4"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 36 1/8"

Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36354

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 x 23 1/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/8 x 36 1/8"

Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36348

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 5/16 x 22 1/2"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 3/16"

Honduras Rosewood 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36315

$200.00 $160.00
Backs 3/16 x 5 13/16-6 1/2 x 24 3/4"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36"

Honduras Rosewood 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36314

$200.00 $160.00
Backs 3/16 x 5 15/16 x 24 3/4"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/2 x 33 5/8"

African Blackwood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia melanoxylon

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36291

$600.00 $480.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 x 23 1/4"
Sides 3/16 x 4 5/8 x 36"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Billets

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36268

$300.00 $240.00
Back 1 7/8 x 8 7/16 x 22 1/16"
Side 1 13/16 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36149

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 13/16 x 22 13/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/2"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36148

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/2 x 22 15/16"
Sides 3/16 x 4 1/2-5 1/8 x 36 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36145

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/2 x 22 15/16"
Sides 3/16 x 3 7/8-5 1/8 x 36 1/4"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36125

$150.00 $120.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 22 7/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36124

$150.00 $120.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/8 x 22 7/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 1/16"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36123

$150.00 $120.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 22 7/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 1/16"

Bird's-eye Maple Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW36115

$175.00 $140.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/8 x 22 13/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/16 x 36 1/8"

Bird's-eye Maple Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW36112

$175.00 $140.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/8 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/16 x 36 1/16"

Ziricote Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36111

$300.00 $240.00
Backs 3/16 x 5 3/4-6 x 21 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/16 x 34 5/16"

Ziricote Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36110

$300.00 $240.00
Backs 3/16 x 5 1/4-5 9/16 x 21 3/4"
Sides 3/16 x 4 7/16 x 34 9/16"

Ziricote Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36109

$300.00 $240.00
Backs 3/16 x 6-6 11/16 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 4 9/16 x 36 1/4"

Figured Claro Walnut Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Juglans hindsii

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: IW36093

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16-1/4 x 9 1/16 x 22 3/4"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 3/8 x 34 13/16"

Figured Claro Walnut Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Juglans hindsii

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: IW36092

$225.00 $180.00
Backs 3/16-1/4 x 9 3/16 x 22 11/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 4 15/16 x 33 1/8"

Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW36089

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 9/16 x 21 3/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 7/16"

Mexican Bocote Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cordia elaeagnoides

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: IW36061

$250.00 $200.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 1/2 x 22 3/4"
Sides 3/16-1/4 x 5 5/16 x 36 3/16"

Mexican Bocote Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cordia elaeagnoides

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: IW36059

$250.00 $200.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 x 22 3/4"
Sides 3/16 x 5 5/16 x 36 3/8"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36047

$165.00 $132.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 1/4 x 22 3/4"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/2 x 36 1/8"

Curly European Sycamore Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW36046

$165.00 $132.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 3/16 x 22 3/4"
Sides 3/16 x 5 9/16 x 36 1/8"

Figured Moabi Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Baillonella toxisperma

This beautifully figured board is from a log found in Gabon. The figure is a cross between pomelle and quilt-very bold. It is very fine-grained and takes a nice polish. This board was cut near the outside of the log where the figure is strongest.

It is recommended you wear a mask while machining this wood as some people can be allergic to the dust.

Item Number: IW35941

$185.00 $148.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 x 22 1/2"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/2"

Figured Moabi Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Baillonella toxisperma

This beautifully figured board is from a log found in Gabon. The figure is a cross between pomelle and quilt-very bold. It is very fine-grained and takes a nice polish. This board was cut near the outside of the log where the figure is strongest.

It is recommended you wear a mask while machining this wood as some people can be allergic to the dust.

Item Number: IW35940

$185.00 $148.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 9 x 22 1/2"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 1/2"

Ribbon Striped Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35868

$160.00 $128.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 5/8"

Ribbon Striped Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35867

$160.00 $128.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 5/8"

Ribbon Striped Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35866

$160.00 $128.00
Backs 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 22 11/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 5/8"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35850

$250.00 $200.00
Backs 3/16 x 4 7/16-7 x 23 7/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 x 35 7/8"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35849

$250.00 $200.00
Backs 3/16 x 7 x 23 1/2"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 x 35 7/8"

Figured Hard Maple Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW35848

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 1/16 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 3/4"

Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35775

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 1/2 x 22 11/16"
Sides 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 36 1/16"

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35559

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x up to 8 1/2 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 36"

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35558

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x up to 8 1/2 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 36 1/16"

African Blackwood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia melanoxylon

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35355

$600.00 $480.00
Backs 3/16-1/4 x 5 1/2-6 x 23"
Sides 3/16-1/4 x 4 7/16 x 36"

African Blackwood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia melanoxylon

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35354

$600.00 $480.00
Backs 3/16-1/4 x 5 1/2-6 x 23"
Sides 3/16-1/4 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

This is fantastic wood with grain so fine you can hardly see the annular rings. Quartersawn. Super fine grained, you can't even see the annular rings.

Item Number: IW35238

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 9 1/16 x 23 1/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/16"

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

This is fantastic wood with grain so fine you can hardly see the annular rings. Quartersawn. Super fine grained, you can't even see the annular rings.

Item Number: IW35237

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 9 1/16 x 23 1/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/16"

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

This is fantastic wood with grain so fine you can hardly see the annular rings. Quartersawn. Super fine grained, you can't even see the annular rings.

Item Number: IW35236

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 x 23 1/16"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/8 x 36 1/8"

Figured Sapele Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Entandrophragma cylindricum

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.

Item Number: IW35108

$300.00 $240.00
Backs 3/16 x 9 3/16 x 22 3/4"
Sides 3/16 x 5 x 36 1/4"