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Private Stock Fiddleback Flame EASTERN FLAME MAPLE Guitar LP Billet (CM000-660)

Estimated price for orientation: 559 $

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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Material: Maple
MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Eastern Red Maple
Type: Top Wood Billet Suitable For: Electric Guitar
Model: Acer Rubrum Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


This billet truly is exceptional as it has consistent figuring present on both of it's face and both of it's side edge that came from a premium veneer grade log.............Up for bid is for one (1) "Fiddleback Flame pattern, slab sawn cut/flat sawn, old grown Eastern Maple (acer rubrum), electric guitar luthier billet.  This has a paler vintage yellow patina from storage, exceptional chatoyance with excellent figuring! It has excellent growth ring complimented by an excellent tap tone!     LP single-cut halve outline ("A" & "B" side) for fit and visual reference.  It is sapwood on the one face and mostly heartwood/ambrosia streaks.  at the second face- would be ideal for a dark stain or a dark stain burst. There is a fine squiggle of mineral streak at the one side edge that is approximately 1.050" long and .175" wide (about .735" distance from the closest outside corner); this is shallow and will drop out as it is located at the neck pickup route cavity.      Dimensions (approximate):21-1/16" long  x  6-14/16-" wide  x  2.060" thick (at lowest point).   Old grown, air dried/kiln dried/ well seasoned (9-10 percent moisture content).  Slab sawn/flat sawn cut. Sapwood one face/mostly heartwood with ambrosia streak second face.  This will need properly 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 is approx. 6.60 pounds.    *****COMMENT:  sapwood on the one face and mostly heartwood/ambrosia streaks.  at the second face- would be ideal for a dark stain or a dark stain burst. There is a fine squiggle of mineral streak at the one side edge that is approximately 1.050" long and .175" wide (about .735" distance from the closest outside corner); this is shallow and will drop out as it is located at the neck pickup route cavity.*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!