Log #131 - Harvested 2000 - Standing Dead 12 Years
This Engelmann Spruce was cut in 2000 and stored in a dry attic for over 20 years, allowing it to age naturally and develop excellent acoustic properties. Engelmann is known for its light weight, high stiffness-to-mass ratio, and clear, balanced tonal response—ideal for guitar soundboards that require both sensitivity and projection.
The attic was reorganized in 2021, and we carefully recovered and sorted what remained. These tops have been air-dried for over a decade and offer a tonal maturity that only time can provide.
Log #131
Harvested 2000, Standing dead 12 years
Specific Gravity .35
See additional information below for grading specifications and billet sizes.
This Engelmann Spruce was cut in 2000 and stored in a dry attic for over 20 years, allowing it to age naturally and develop excellent acoustic properties. Engelmann is known for its light weight, high stiffness-to-mass ratio, and clear, balanced tonal response—ideal for guitar soundboards that require both sensitivity and projection.
The attic was reorganized in 2021, and we carefully recovered and sorted what remained. These tops have been air-dried for over a decade and offer a tonal maturity that only time can provide.
Log #131
Harvested 2000, Standing dead 12 years
Specific Gravity .35
See additional information below for grading specifications and billet sizes.
This Engelmann Spruce was cut in 2000 and stored in a dry attic for over 20 years, allowing it to age naturally and develop excellent acoustic properties. Engelmann is known for its light weight, high stiffness-to-mass ratio, and clear, balanced tonal response—ideal for guitar soundboards that require both sensitivity and projection.
The attic was reorganized in 2021, and we carefully recovered and sorted what remained. These tops have been air-dried for over a decade and offer a tonal maturity that only time can provide.
Log #131
Harvested 2000, Standing dead 12 years
Specific Gravity .35
See additional information below for grading specifications and billet sizes.
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" | |
| Archtop Guitar | 558 mm | 228 mm | 31 mm | 22" | 9" | 1.25" | |
| Dreadnought Guitar | 558 mm | 228 mm | 5 mm | 22" | 9" | 0.2" | |
| OM/000 Guitar | 482 mm | 203 mm | 5 mm | 19" | 8" | 0.2" | |
| Parlor/0 Guitar | 482 mm | 177 mm | 5 mm | 19" | 7" | 0.2" | |
| Baritone Ukulele | 355 mm | 127 mm | 5 mm | 14" | 5" | 0.2" | |
| Tenor Ukulele | 304 mm | 114 mm | 5 mm | 12" | 4.5" | 0.2" | |
| Concert Ukulele | 279 mm | 101 mm | 5 mm | 11" | 4" | 0.2" | |
| Flat Mandolin | 355 mm | 127 mm | 5 mm | 14" | 5" | 0.2" |
