American Walnut

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American Walnut

American Walnut Acoustic / Archtop Guitar Fingerboard

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$7.09

Dimensions: 500x75x9 mm Botanical Name: Juglans nigra Origin: United States and Canada Density: 550-660 kg/m3 Quality: These pieces are not classified by qualities and are included within a medium standard of quality, in other words, when we select them we reject the cracked pieces, with serious defects, or broken or useless ones. Therefore, we...

It is not as common as the Rosewoods timbers but it has started to gain new followers. It has a even sound, good bass response and clear trebles. Once the wood is dry it is a very stable and resistant wood.

Discover the beauty of this wood, an easy wood to work with, enjoy of its warm and bright tone.

BOTANIC NAME: Juglans nigra

COMMON NAMES: Black walnut, American Walnut.

ORIGIN: United States and Canada.

DESCRIPTION: Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Colour can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-grey to nearly white. Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium texture and moderate natural luster.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular. Glues, stain and finishes well. It is recommended to wear a face mask. Can cause eye and skin irritation.

DRYING: Drying process must be slow.

USES: Guitar backs and sides. Fingerboards.