Spalted Aspen | Viola/Violin | Back | 1-Piece

$116.00
Only 1 available

A visually striking one-piece viola back in aspen, featuring a combination of natural figure and spalting across a continuous grain surface.

The one-piece format offers an uninterrupted flow of pattern and colour, allowing the character of the wood to carry across the full width of the back.

  • One-piece viola back, or one-piece violin back with enough material to re-saw matching ribs.

  • Flat sawn

  • Figured with natural spalting

  • Lightweight and easy to carve

A strong option for makers looking to build a visually distinctive instrument using well-prepared, character-rich material. Photos of exact piece listed.

A visually striking one-piece viola back in aspen, featuring a combination of natural figure and spalting across a continuous grain surface.

The one-piece format offers an uninterrupted flow of pattern and colour, allowing the character of the wood to carry across the full width of the back.

  • One-piece viola back, or one-piece violin back with enough material to re-saw matching ribs.

  • Flat sawn

  • Figured with natural spalting

  • Lightweight and easy to carve

A strong option for makers looking to build a visually distinctive instrument using well-prepared, character-rich material. Photos of exact piece listed.

Understanding Our Grades

Some products are available in multiple grades, while others are offered as unique pieces without grading. Our grading system is based primarily on the appearance of the working surface. Grade reflects visual characteristics such as grain consistency, colour variation, figure, and defects. It does not necessarily indicate tonal quality.

Master Highest visual selection
Near perfect top. Even and straight grain. No runout. Generally white in colour. Tops by log number are available.
AAA Premium appearance
Knots and knot shadow are not allowed within the pattern area. Grain is straight and even or graduated. Minimal to no runout. Generally white in colour. Tops by log number are available.
AA Excellent working grade
Knots and knot shadow fall outside the pattern area. Grain may be uneven, wavy, or curved. Slight colour variation allowed. Slight runout allowed. Tops by log number are available.
A Value-focused instrument wood
Knots and knot shadow fall within the pattern area. Brown and orange colour allowed. Specific log numbers cannot be requested.
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Specifications

Species Aspen
Cut Type Flat Sawn
Instrument Type Viola/Violin
Pieces Included 1-Piece Back. Ribs material included in blank.
Dimensions 585 x 240-430 x 35mm
Notes Rare spalting pattern accross back. Air dried, ready for final processing. Blank is big enought to re-saw ribs as well as a back.

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Shipping & Duties

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