Description: *****PLEASE NOTE this auction listing is for TWO (2) boards eastern maple (acer rubrum) with ribbon flame figuring to make up a guitar top set for deep dish, carved top application with the approximate dimensions as listed below. If you are looking for that special ingredient for that vintage "beauty of the burst*" project and requires a period correct, seasoned material- this ribbon flame pattern might be just the IDEAL “matched top set” for your deep dish, carved top re-top or conversion! Spectacular maple from my own Private Reserve Collection. Medium density, sapwood with bright tap tone! Photo’s shows front and back option with LP outline and template overlay. The template and outline are approximately 17.5” x 13” wide. Photo’s depicts the following: front, back and close up of area’s of the said boards. Matched Set technique/applications were used back in the 1950’s for burst top guitars- the 2 panels could come from the same plank or from a flitch from a log and were either flip matched, slip matched, etc. in order to form a top set and/or give the “illusion” of being book-matched! Up for bid are for two (2) boards w/ “ Ribbon Flame” figuring pattern, flat sawn/slab sawn cut, seasoned Eastern Maple (acer rubrum) electric guitar luthier, for matched top set construction/application; LP carved/deep dish top set. This has good natural chatoyance, nice ribbon curl figuring with an excellent tap tone. There are template overlays shown on the front and back (non cut-away and single cut-away) shown front and back of the board; an LP single-cut approximately 17-1/2” long, 6-1/2” + wide for fit and proposed lay-out. Please see photo’s with measuring tape measurements for approximation. Dimensions (approximate in inches): Left panel: 19.75” long, 7.125” wide and .805” thick. Right panel: 19.75” long, 7.125” wide and .805” thick; UNSURFACED PATCH is .780” thick! Air dried-kiln dried/seasoned (currently 8 percent moisture content). Flat sawn/slab sawn cut. Sapwood two face/2 side edge. These 2 boards have been rough surfaced planed only in order to show grain, color and figure- it will require some minor sanding so it is completely dead flat- the thickness of each panel is .805” thick and fairly flat. Both will require to be jointed planed and then surfaced so both face and 2 sides are completely flat and square prior to glue up by the winning bidder. This should yield workable thickness of 3/4” (+/-). These 2 boards will require additional drying time per your acceptable build specifications and will also need proper acclimation to your shop prior to fabrication. Clear shellac/denatured alcohol mixed applied to the surface to help show color, grain and figure (if any). Photographed with exterior natural lighting conditions. Ends sealed with Anchor seal. Physical weight (approximately): 5.25 pounds. *****GENERAL NOTES & COMMENTS: 1). The back side of the one panel as you can see has patch of unsurfaced wood at the lower end (planer/hit/skip/miss) and the thickness at this area is approximately .780” thickness. This should clean up to approximately .750” (+/-) after additional surfacing; deep dish carved top is 5/8” thickness or .625”. 2). Side edge has not been surfaced and rip sawn cut only. 3). These 2 boards will require additional drying time per your acceptable build specifications and will also need proper acclimation to your shop prior to fabrication. *NOTE: To all international bidders- be aware that shipping this product to your country is subject to necessary duties and taxes that you will be responsible for. Please keep that in mind when bidding. ******Will ship to Paypal confirmed address only with INSURANCE AND SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION REQUIRED****** Best of luck!
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-10-24T05:27:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Acer Rubrum
Type: Non Book-Matched LP Guitar Top Set
Unit Type: ft
Custom Bundle: No
Model: Eastern Red Maple Acer Rubrum
Material: Maple, Eastern Maple, Eastern Maple Ribbon Flame
MPN: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Suitable For: Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar Deep Dish Carved Top
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