Heritage Collection | OM/000 | 2008 | AAA | #3

$169.00
Only 1 available

This individually photographed Heritage Collection top comes from some of the oldest tonewood in our inventory. Years of careful air drying have allowed the wood to season naturally, making it especially appealing to builders who appreciate mature, stable tonewood with a classic appearance.

Selected for both its age and its quality, this top delivers the lively response and dependable working characteristics that have made Engelmann Spruce a trusted choice for generations of instrument makers.

Every Heritage Collection top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose a piece of Mountain Voice history for your next instrument.

This individually photographed Heritage Collection top comes from some of the oldest tonewood in our inventory. Years of careful air drying have allowed the wood to season naturally, making it especially appealing to builders who appreciate mature, stable tonewood with a classic appearance.

Selected for both its age and its quality, this top delivers the lively response and dependable working characteristics that have made Engelmann Spruce a trusted choice for generations of instrument makers.

Every Heritage Collection top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose a piece of Mountain Voice history for your next instrument.

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Specifications

Species Engelmann Spruce
Harvest Year 2008
Series Heritage
Cut Type Sawn
Instrument OM/000 Guitar
Grade AAA
Pieces Included 2-Piece Bookmatched
Dimensions 540 × 204 × 5 mm each half
Features Featuring our oldest stock. As these historic pieces are sold, the collection will gradually be retired.

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 Heritage Collection

The Heritage Collection represents some of the oldest tonewood in our inventory. These tops have spent many years air drying naturally before reaching the workbench, making them especially appealing to makers who value long-term seasoning.

Heritage celebrates maturity, stability and traditional appearance.

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