Figured Tasmanian Blackwood Back & Sides Set - 1st Grade - #9

Back = 2 x bookmatched halves with minimum thickness 4mm and 559mm (length) x 218mm (Width) Sides = 2 x pieces with minimum thickness 2.5mm and 890mm (length) x 130mm (Width) - Back & sides to build an acoustic or classical - Dried and ready to use - First grade figured Tasmanian Blackwood - Dark spalting in back (symetrical dark patches) - Individually photographed - the set in the photo is the set you will receive - Photo in darker shade is photographed with alcohol applied to surface to replicate finished colour - 1.1kg Tasmania Blackwood is possibly the most successful and famous Australian guitar timber. Its beautiful grain and acoustic qualities have made it a prized timber for the backs, sides and tops of acoustic instruments including ukuleles. The timber is medium weight, resonant and relatively easy to work with.