Spalted Series | Dreadnought | AA | #10

$100.00
Only 1 available

This individually photographed Spalted Series top features the delicate natural speckling and organic markings that make every piece one of a kind. Its understated figure adds subtle visual character while preserving the clean, elegant appearance of Engelmann Spruce.

Selected for both its distinctive appearance and acoustic performance, this top offers the light weight, excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive tone that have made Engelmann Spruce a favourite among luthiers worldwide.

Every Spalted Series top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose the unique character that best suits your next instrument.

This individually photographed Spalted Series top features the delicate natural speckling and organic markings that make every piece one of a kind. Its understated figure adds subtle visual character while preserving the clean, elegant appearance of Engelmann Spruce.

Selected for both its distinctive appearance and acoustic performance, this top offers the light weight, excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and responsive tone that have made Engelmann Spruce a favourite among luthiers worldwide.

Every Spalted Series top is individually photographed and one of a kind. The photographs shown are of the exact piece you will receive, allowing you to choose the unique character that best suits your next instrument.

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Specifications

Species Engelmann Spruce
Harvest Year 2018
Series Spalted
Cut Type Sawn
Instrument Dreadnought Guitar
Grade AA
Pieces Included 2-Piece Bookmatched
Dimensions 555 × 230 × 5 mm each half
Features Unique spalting patterns unique to this top.

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 Spalted Series

The Spalted Series showcases the understated beauty of early-stage spalting. Delicate natural speckling gives each top a character that cannot be repeated.

Every top is naturally unique and individually photographed, allowing you to choose the exact pattern for your instrument.

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Any difference between estimated and actual duties is refunded when appropriate.