Colonial Tonewoods

Figured cherry guitar sets

 

 

 American Cherry (prunus serotina) grows generally through the eastern part of the United States. The heartwood varies from rich red to reddish-brown, with fine, close grain and narrow brown pith flecks. We hand select our lumber from thousands of board feet and select only the best figured wood available. (Figured cherry occurs in less than 3% of all cherry trees harvested.)  Curly Cherry is an orange-red that gradually matures to a light brown with age. Its density is similar to that of maple and walnut. Tonally cherry produces a strong rich midrange with even balance and clear trebles.
 

Curly cherry guitar courtesy of luthier Alan Desforges.

 

 

 

 

20 year old figured cherry boards.

Selecting the best boards

 

 

Billets ready for resawing

 

 

 

Listed below are the actual back and side sets you'll receive.

 

Steel String
Backs: 22” x 8½”+ x .160+”
Sides: 34” x 5”x .120”
All sets are finish sanded.

 

 

More sets coming soon

 

 

 

Give us a call at 757-566-8805 to place your order.

 

Please email us with any questions.