Double Bass Top - Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar is a light weight alternative to Englemann Spruce and very stiff. It is preferred by some instrument makers since it more stable than Spruce, and thus is less subject to shrinkage cracks. Colours range from white to red to, the rarest, chocolate. Grain is straight with a coarse texture and moderate natural lustre. Specific gravity 0.31, Janka Hardness 350.
Approximate measurements:
355 mm wide
64 mm thick at spine
1220 mm long
Sold as a book-matched set.
Double Bass Grading Specifications:
AAA
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
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
Knots and knot shadow fall within the pattern area. Brown and orange colour allowed. Specific log numbers cannot be requested.
Instrument Billet Size Chart:
All measurements are for each half of the billet size. For one piece tops, double the width.
| Instrument | Length | Width | Spine | Length | Width | Spine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 406 mm | 114 mm | 25 mm | 16" | 4.5" | 1" | |
| Viola | 482 mm | 139 mm | 31 mm | 19" | 5.5" | 1.25" | |
| Cello | 812 mm | 228 mm | 38 mm | 32" | 9" | 1.5" | |
| Double Bass 4/4 | 1220 mm | 355 mm | 64 mm | 48" | 14" | 2.5" | |
| Double Bass 3/4 | 1220 mm | 342 mm | 64 mm | 48" | 13.5" | 2.5" | |
| Double Bass 5/8 | 1168 mm | 304 mm | 50 mm | 46" | 12" | 2" |
