European Spruce

If we take into account the unbeatable qualities of European Spruce, this tonewood is widely superior than the other woods used in musical instruments. Like the best trees, European Spruce needs a slow growth. And the result is a light weigh wood with a high stiffness, one of the most important attributes in a classic guitar.

Besides, its damping qualities and internal friction are exceptional, something essential when choosing a top for our classic guitar.

All things considered, don’t hesitate in taking European Spruce tops of Maderas Barber. We are sure they won’t let you down.

BOTANIC NAME: Picea abies.

COMMON NAMES: European Spruce, Red Sruce, Picea, Spruce.

ORIGIN: Europe

DESCRIPTION:   Density 440-470 Kg/m3.  Colour varying from yellowish white to reddish yellow.

Sapwood not clearly demarcated from heartwood. Straight and fine  grain. Growth rings are visible and strongly marked.

RECOMMENDATIONS:  Easy to work, as long as there are no knots present. Glues and finishes well, though it can give poor (blotchy and inconsistent) results when being stained due to its closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain, or toner is recommended when colouring Spruce. Wood is not much resistant to fungi and termites.

DRYING: Drying speed is quick. Hardly present risk of cracks or distortion.

USES:  String instruments sound board.

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Bearclaw European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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Overview Bearclaw European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops: European Spruce is one of the most common woods used in the tops of stringed instruments. It is a slow-growing wood, which gives it a light weight, very good stiffness and exceptional damping qualities. ¿What is bearclaw? Also called Haselfichte, bearclaw is a striking set of streaks that...
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Overview Tight European Spruce Tops European Spruce tops are perfect for building parlor guitars, Portuguese guitars, lutes, or any type of narrower guitar. Their widths range from 185 to 195 mm, while the length and thickness are the same as those of a classical or acoustic guitar. This is a carefully selected standard quality, excluding lower grades...
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European Spruce Acoustic / Classical Guitar Single Top

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Dimensions: 550x200x4 mm Botanical Name: Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: Tops individual sheets are usually used for making inserts, decorations, They are and also for small adjustments on our instruments.  In addition, they are also widely used to practice or test drying, sanding or finishing.
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B European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The B European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western guitar (dreadnought) are hard and their growth rings can be very close or separated between themselves. The tops with closer rings between themselves, usually have some resin...
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AA European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The AA European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western guitar (dreadnought) have a slight variation in the separation of the growth rings, but without significative changes; they can be separated a little bit more on the sides of...
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AAA European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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$92.66
Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The AAA European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western guitars (dreadnought) have few growth rings that go from the center to the ends, with a little variation among themselves. They are cut to 90º or close to that, with a uniform...
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A/B European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The AB European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western (dreadnought) guitars, can be very hard, with a good acoustic and with some knot shade or with some reddish or brown streaks, especially on the outside of the...
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A European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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$33.25
Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The A European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western guitar (dreadnought) don’t have big defects. They have growth rings with a separation between them of 2 to 3 mm, being greater at the ends of the top. They can...
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C European Spruce Classical Guitar Tops

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Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name:Picea abies Origin: Europe Density: 440-470 kg/m3 Description: The C European Spruce harmonic tops for classic, flamenco or western guitar (dreadnought) are less attractive aesthetically and they have darker red or brown tones. Most of them also will have an acceptable defect to be used, but their acoustic...
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