Red Spruce (Picea rubens), each book-matched half is approximately 3/16" (4.7mm) thick, ready for thickness-sanding to your own specs. This set measures 8 1/8” wide on each side.
Red Spruce (aka “Adirondack” spruce) top for acoustic guitar. The piece shown in the photo(s) is what you will receive. We get red spruce logs very close to our shop. Many say that West Virginia red spruce is superior to red spruce obtained from other regions in Appalachia - perhaps because it is not hybridized as is found in northern regions of the species.
Torrified spruce guitar tops are acoustic soundboards baked at high temperatures (around 200°C–250°C) in an oxygen-free environment to simulate natural, vintage aging. This process removes moisture, oils, and resin, resulting in a lighter, stiffer, and more stable wood that produces a warmer, richer, and more resonant tone, similar to an older instrument.
Key Characteristics and Benefits
Tone: Provides a "played-in," resonant sound immediately, with superior response and a balance of warm mid-range.
Stability: Reduced sensitivity to humidity changes, making the guitar more stable over time.
Appearance: The wood becomes darker, often taking on a rich golden-caramel color similar to vintage cedar or spruce.
Construction: The wood becomes slightly more brittle, which allows for lighter bracing, though it requires careful handling during manufacturing
Red Spruce (Picea rubens), each book-matched half is approximately 3/16" (4.7mm) thick, ready for thickness-sanding to your own specs. This set measures 8 1/8” wide on each side.
Red Spruce (aka “Adirondack” spruce) top for acoustic guitar. The piece shown in the photo(s) is what you will receive. We get red spruce logs very close to our shop. Many say that West Virginia red spruce is superior to red spruce obtained from other regions in Appalachia - perhaps because it is not hybridized as is found in northern regions of the species.
Torrified spruce guitar tops are acoustic soundboards baked at high temperatures (around 200°C–250°C) in an oxygen-free environment to simulate natural, vintage aging. This process removes moisture, oils, and resin, resulting in a lighter, stiffer, and more stable wood that produces a warmer, richer, and more resonant tone, similar to an older instrument.
Key Characteristics and Benefits
Tone: Provides a "played-in," resonant sound immediately, with superior response and a balance of warm mid-range.
Stability: Reduced sensitivity to humidity changes, making the guitar more stable over time.
Appearance: The wood becomes darker, often taking on a rich golden-caramel color similar to vintage cedar or spruce.
Construction: The wood becomes slightly more brittle, which allows for lighter bracing, though it requires careful handling during manufacturing
