Book matched maple luthier

For example, if the photo states the piece is 20 x 7 12 x 34 each piece is. Bookmatched guitar tonewood top sets, curly maple, quilted. This tonewoodpickup combination is a perfect recipe for hard edge rock tones but also delivers a subtle dynamic response at lower volume levels when needed. Quilted maple instrument wood 7605 book matched guitar top set 24 x 16 x 12. We use only the most beautiful maple caps and headstock veneers, ensuring this legacy is continued with pride. The book matched tops are no different sounding than solid tops, all les pauls are book matched maple or koa on the really nice ones. For the bookmatched selections, the measurements in the photo are for each piece. Bookmatched flamed maple veneer for electric guitarbass madinter. There is a shallow worm hole on the second face of both pieces that shouldnt show through during forming.

The top has the tiger maple strips and it is book matched. Shop all northwest timber figured lumber, wood, and domestic exotic hardwoods for furniture and musical instruments. Discussion in electric instruments started by dgtplayer, may 9, 2012. The washburn parquet style rosette is made of alternating maple and mahogany.

Bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood or stone surfaces, so that two. Northwest timber specializes in highlyfigured hardwood lumber, such as quilted maple, figured claro walnut, and oregon myrtlewood. The axis guitar features a beautiful quilt or flame book matched maple top over a lightweight basswood body. We understand that some people want to see a picture before purchasing so as time allows we post some of our available tops below. Onepiece or book matched figured drop top or carve top, premium species as requested i. Flamed timborana bookmatched veneer electric guitar bass body top. Two medium output custom dimarzio humbuckers are mounted directly to the body for optimum resonance and signal response. This tonewoodpickup combination is a perfect recipe for hard edge rock tones but also delivers a subtle dynamic response at lower volume. The flame mapple inlay on madagascar top head stock matched the flame mapple binding at the back. Wood and wood products mapleleaf hardwoods and are the premier source for domestic figured hardwoods as well as some exotic imports in a variety of thicknesses from 44 to 124. So if you are looking for curly maple lumber for sale, look no further than c. From the concert hall to the recording studio, the kwasnycia guitar is clearly the choice for the finest artist of today. Tonetech ltd provides luthier supplies, luthier tools, guitar paint and nitrocellulose lacquers across the uk and europe.

The set the formation of the back and side set was achieved with a double book matching. Hawaiian master grade premium quartersawn curly koa book matched aaaa tonewood guitar sets curly koa ukulele book matched sets curly hawaiian mango instrument sets highly figured fiddleback big island koa luthiers guitar builder artisan woodworker guitar book matched tops backs sides sets air dried. Details about quilted maple instrument wood 7605 book matched guitar top set 24 x 16 x 12. We love book matched maple tops and it is a standard feature of the texas toast challenger. Feb 15, 2020 the same as the difference in flame maple and quilted maple anywhere. What is the difference between flamed maple and quilted maple.

Our online store features exceptionally curly maple lumber, musical and luthier grade lumber, wide and book matched lumber, and sets from the same logs. Texas toast guitars is an independent guitar shop and this channel is. Figured tiger curly maple wood 10374 luthier 5a guitar top. Chambered two piece book matched sapele body with two piece book matched flamed maple drop top one piece bubinga neck with bubinga over maple veneer fretboard and classic dot inlays high gloss finish to body and natural oil neck finish. Book matched set for sale military collectibles for sale. Highest grade flame maple book matched luthier tone wood guitar top. Wood is sanded to 120 grit on both sides and is dry and ready to use. Brazilian rosewood, ziricote, koa, cocobolo, burl maple, buckeye, redwood, etc. They made several solid body electric guitars prior to this but the solid body lacked the darker, warmer tone that was produced by unamplified hollow body guitars. Inside the iconic guitar of the legendary queen guita. There is a 1 long mineral streak along the outside edge of one piece on the second face. In this video matt shows you how to make a book matched maple top. Details about figured tiger curly maple wood 10374 luthier 5a guitar top set 22. This video shows how i use a 14 inch band saw to resaw a flamed maple board for a guitar top.

In addition to online sales our trade counter is located in stockport, cheshire and is open to the public and trade customers. We offer pickup or nationwide shipping and delivery right to your door. For keyboard instruments adorned with bookmatched veneer, see spinet and conrad graf. Good place to buy book matched maple veneer discussion in tele home depot started by aj guitars, oct 14, 2009. We have some of the most beautiful and rare birdseye maple and curly hard maple in the industry. Supplier of high quality tonewoods specializing in figured maple and exotic hardwoods. At times we lighten up the background so the figure is more visible. Bookmatching is the practice of matching two or more wood or stone surfaces, so that two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, giving the impression of an opened book as applied to wood, bookmatching is usually done with veneer produced in one of several ways, but can also be done with solid wood. Ambrosia spalted maple instrument wood 9014 luthier book. Featuring a selection variety of book matched set available for sale. Buzzsaw international inc 10925 figured spalted maple wood. Onepiece or book matched figured cap, premium species as requested. Any chips in picture are from dull joiner blades already book matched and glued with titebond iii measuring 26 58 x 18 x 78 air dried ready and waiting for your artistic touch. Im considering keeping this one and curious to see what the next one is like.

What is the difference between flamed maple and quilted. The same as the difference in flame maple and quilted maple anywhere. This is part 2 of a complete series on making an electric guitar at my home. What are some recommended websitescompanies to buy book matched quilted, curly and flamed maple veneer. How to make a quilted maple guitar top with minimal tools. As you can see above there can be differences in pattern called figuring in woo. While flame maple also known as figured maple, curly maple or fiddleback maple had long been used to the backs and necks of guitars and other stringed instruments such as the violin, it was the use of this striking timber in 1958 to 1960 gibson les pauls that really made it desirable when used to create the twopiece, book matched carved tops on these guitars. The violin of auschwitz by maria angels anglada, brian mays red special. Made made and custom bookmatched guitar parts for todays luthiers,jewelry box,music box,thin lumber. Birdseyemaplewood can also provide acoustic guitar back and sides sets as well as book matched electric guitar tops.

Red maple acer rubrum is similar in appearance to sugar maple but not as dense, with a figured pattern that is usually broader and more even than sugar. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Maple burl wood 10922 luither natural f hole book matched guitar top set. In this video i show how i make the bookmatched maple top from a 2 thick slab of maple with handheld tools only. Washburn wcg66sce comfort deluxe series acousticelectric.

Cherry red, sunburst, natural or solid colour finish. Im assuming the maple top is around 38 when i say that it is a lot harder to make a good joint. Spm7c008 spalted maple book matched guitar back oregon burls. Solid highly figured book matched maple body backsides. Display case this display case protect the guitar during an art show where i displayed in a local brewery. Figured maple burl wood 10142 luthier guitar book matched top set 22x 16x.

Ive been playing guitar for 57 years and repairing guitars for 20 years. Hollow body electric guitar plans genone luthier services. Sapwood two face, surfaced four sides with strong gorgeous figure. Traditionally built and crafted from the finest handselected tonewoods, all tops, backs and sides of the kwasnycia guitars are book matched for beauty and durability, as well as an incredible sound. Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays. Gascaps electronics, 3 pick ups ssh, sss, hhh, hsh configurations available, book matched laminate tops, maple neck, maple, rosewood or ebony fingerboards, 21 medium jumbo frets, skunk tail, graphite nut, locking tuners, optional dragon inlay neck, string through body, post mounted roller saddle tom bridge, unmatched natural resonance and sustain. We are specialist and can cut to size since for certain individual orders. Flame ripple tiger stripe maple bookmatched guitar headplate veneer inlay set. You can have a billet of maple that after being flatsawn is perfectly bookmatched. Myrtlewood necks guitar neck blanks guitar wood for.

Quilted maple instrument wood 7605 book matched guitar top set 24 x 16 x. Wood is surfaced on both sides and is dry and ready to use. The spalted maple capped headstock features a pearl inlaid washburn logo and stylized w as well as grover 18. Sapwood two face, surfaced two face and beautifully figured. Book matched set measuring 24 x 16 moisture content, surface planed both sides and edge jointed.

Aug 23, 2017 this is part 2 of a complete series on making an electric guitar at my home. Guitar tops 8 14 x 2223 x 316 size is approximate book matched typical d size a note about grades. Image via quilted maple quilted has sort of a brokenup, almost bubbly appearance to my eye. The technique is used to beautify a variety of objects such as furniture, violins, guitars. Curly maple bookmatched tops luthier tonewood supplier. If you are a luthier we are your supplier for fine tone woods including. Luthier tonewood bookmatched guitar top london plane english. Ash body not swamp ash these are very heavy guitars designed for studio use. Good place to buy book matched maple veneer telecaster. Bagging down the bookmatched flame maple top on my tele paul build. Im assuming the maple top is around 38 when i say that it is a lot harder to make a good joint than with a 316 top. Maple binding i have always used tiger maple binding an influence from working at gallagher guitar co.

A maple mahogany maple strip splits the book matched spalted maple back as well. Quartersawn hard rock maple, traditional black dot inlay, 22 frets, 15 inch radius. The headstock features a motherofpearl washburn logo and 18. The two outside myrtle pieces are book matched and 0. The organic classic pays homage to the age old tradition of book matched maple adorning musical instruments. On an average we select about one in 100 selections of material that we have brought before us. Sapwood two face, surfaced four sides and beautifully figured.

Dr there is no difference in the sound, only the looks. Bookmatched flamed maple veneer for electric guitarbass. If your building a guitar solid bodies are easier to finish, but figured tops are more attractive. In this video matt takes your through the steps to turn a chunk of maple into a super cool looking top. Oscar schmidt og2smru acoustic guitar spalted maple. The organic classic features book matched maple and exotic tops with custom wound organic bareknuckle pickups. Flamed spaulted maple face plate, cherry wood medallion. Luthier quilted maple lumber beautiful curly maple figuring through out joined and planed. Hobby wood, exotic woods, curly woods, display cases, gun cases, luthier parts. Gascaps electronics, 3 pick ups ssh, sss, hhh, hsh configurations available, book matched laminate tops, maple neck, maple, rosewood or ebony fingerboards, 21 medium jumbo frets, skunk tail, graphite nut, locking tuners, optional dragon inlay neck, string through body, post mounted. In any case, all of the luthier stock material is specifically chosen for its figure quality, density and vividness that separates it from the run of the mill figured maple. One piece hard rock maple core with a flamed spaulted maple book matched top.