Willow tonewood blocking
Willow tonewood blocking
Willow tonewood blocking
Willow tonewood blocking

Willow | Blocking

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Willow (Salix nigra) is a versatile medium to hard wood known for its unique colors and features, including heartwood that ranges from reddish to greyish-brown, sometimes with darker streaks. The sapwood varies from white to tan and may blend subtly with the heartwood. Characterized by an interlocked or irregular grain and a medium to fine texture, Willow is harder and denser than Engelmann Spruce, making it suitable for a variety of instruments. Available in sawn random sized pieces with enough material for each instrument. Refer to the size chart for detailed dimensions.

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Willow (Salix nigra) is a versatile medium to hard wood known for its unique colors and features, including heartwood that ranges from reddish to greyish-brown, sometimes with darker streaks. The sapwood varies from white to tan and may blend subtly with the heartwood. Characterized by an interlocked or irregular grain and a medium to fine texture, Willow is harder and denser than Engelmann Spruce, making it suitable for a variety of instruments. Available in sawn random sized pieces with enough material for each instrument. Refer to the size chart for detailed dimensions.

Blocking Size Chart

Dimensions are minimum sizes per piece. some material will come in larger blocks for resawing.

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Specifications

Species Willow
Cut Type Split or Quarter Sawn
Instrument Type Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin
Pieces Included Enough material 1 neck block, 1 tail block, 4 corner blocks.
Dimensions See size chart below for sizes by instrument.
Notes Air dried, ready for final processing.

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