Purple Stain Spruce | Dreadnought | AAA | #1

$100.00
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This individually photographed Purple Stain Series top displays one of the rarest natural colour variations found in Engelmann Spruce. Subtle purple pigmentation gives this exceptional piece a character unlike any other in our inventory, making it a truly singular offering.

Alongside its extraordinary appearance, this top maintains the structural qualities expected of premium instrument-grade spruce, providing the responsiveness and tonal performance sought by discerning builders.

This is the only Purple Stain Series top currently available. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, preserving a truly unique expression of nature's artistry.

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This individually photographed Purple Stain Series top displays one of the rarest natural colour variations found in Engelmann Spruce. Subtle purple pigmentation gives this exceptional piece a character unlike any other in our inventory, making it a truly singular offering.

Alongside its extraordinary appearance, this top maintains the structural qualities expected of premium instrument-grade spruce, providing the responsiveness and tonal performance sought by discerning builders.

This is the only Purple Stain Series top currently available. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, preserving a truly unique expression of nature's artistry.

Engelmann Spruce | Guitar Bracewood | Sawn
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Specifications

Species Engelmann Spruce
Harvest Year 2022, 10 years standing dead
Series Purple Stain
Cut Type Sawn
Instrument Dreadnought Guitar
Grade AAA
Pieces Included 2-Piece Bookmatched
Dimensions 560 × 240 × 5 mm each half
Features Exceptionally rare purple stain.

Understanding Our Grades

Artist Series tonewood is graded using the same structural and workmanship standards as our standard tonewood. Unique figure and colour are considered desirable characteristics and do not reduce the assigned grade. Each piece is selected for both its visual character and its suitability for instrument making.

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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About the Purple Stain Series

Purple Stain is a rare natural pigmentation. It features violet tones seldom seen in instrument-grade spruce, creating a piece that is genuinely one of a kind.

It is extremely rare to get another top the same character, making this as much a collector's piece as a premium soundboard.

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