American Walnut

$22.51
Dimensions: (800x110x3,5 mm)x2  Botanical Name: Juglans nigra. Origin:Estados Unidos y Canadá. 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,...
Dimensions: 800/825x110/140x3,5 mm Botanical Name: Juglans nigra     Origin:United States and Canada. Density: 550-660 kg/m3 Description: Sides individual sheets are usually used for making inserts, beaters, purflings, guitar headplates, decorations or for 3-pieces backs. They are an economical option for repairs and also for small...

This wood is becoming very popular between luthiers, both for its facility to work with and for its brown tonality rich in shades. This wood match perfectly stability, resistance and hardness, besides being sustainable and abundant.

Regarding to the acoustic, it has a great response of tones and a brilliant sound. We can’t neither forget its good value for money. For all this, American Walnut sides for classic guitar of Maderas Barber are a good option which is gaining the confidence of the musical instruments builders.

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.

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