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SOLID HARDWOOD
HARDWOODS
The Hardwood edition is for lovers of handcrafted woodwork and beautiful timber. A made to order solid wood cabinet boasting a range of species. This bespoke case can be built to size and spec to fit any model of guitar electric or acoustic, bass or violin.
BRITISH, EUROPEAN & FSC HARDWOODS
OAK
ASH
Quercus robur
A light to medium brown wood. Grain is straight often interlocking.
A classically beautiful wood used for structural aswell as furniture. Locally and FSC available
Juglans rigia, Juglans nigra
Pale brown to chocolate with grey, purple and black streaks. English (rigia) is rare and expensive where as black (nigra) is easily obtained.
Locally and FSC available. (nigra USA)
WALNUT
Fraxinus excelsior
A light to medium brown wood often with dark streaks. Grain is straight and regular. Figured boards can be found.
Locally and FSC available
Platanus occidentalis
Light tan to reddish brown. Fine interlocked grain. Stains well, similar to Maple.
Locally available
SYCAMORE
CHERRY
SAPELE
Prunus avium
A light pinkish brown wood that ages to a golden brown. Straight or slightly wavy grain. Often used in furniture, cabinetry and musical instruments.
Locally and FSC available
Entandrophragma cylindricum
A golden to dark reddish-brown.
Grain is interlocked, and sometimes wavy. Fine uniform texture and good natural luster.
FSC available
Fagus sylvatica
Pale cream in colour with a light pink or brown hue. Often used in flooring, boat building, cabinetry and veneer. Reasonably priced.
Locally and FSC, PEFC available
BEECH
Acer saccharum
Sapwood color ranges from nearly white, to an off-white cream color, sometimes with a golden hue. Grain is generally straight but may be wavy.
Local and FSC available
MAPLE
Prices will vary depending on the design. The price for a solid hardwood case starts at £1799
Explore different textures and lighting achieved by different interior finishes. Dark paints will enhance the colour tones of the instrument, whereas a velvet or leather lining will add a level of class.
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