Description: This auction listing is for is billet 5.331# and this is the very last piece from this exceptional highly veneer grade log and we will probably never ever see anything in this caliber in our lifetime (in mine at least). PLEASE NOTE that this billet was pre-cut loosely into the shape of an LP single-cutaway pattern halve- please refer to the template overlay and the measuring tape for fit and dimensions. Please double check that the dimensions listed and provided will work for your single cut-away design or for your vintage re-top. >>>>>This billet is light weight (approximately 2.81 pounds per board foot)- with the lighter density ingredients for the hog, there is a potential to yield an 8 pound finish guitar or slightly upper that pending the winning bidders selection. Please note there is a ding/dent and the one side edge/outside corner. It is about 7/8” long, 1/4” into the side edge and about 3/16” into the outside corner- see measuring tape and there is a vertical line that shows it will clear the ding/dent and outside of the LP pattern halve. Please read the description write up prior to bidding and the all the 24 photo’s as they are part of the description listing! I have photographed and the front and back of the billet. There is very slight slack and space to shift the pattern around if need be within the cut LP shaped foot print of this billet - see measuring tape and template for fit reference. Both front and back side photographed along with a tape measure, LP pattern for fit and for visual reference. The side edge that is straight lined is rough sawn only- has not been jointed surfaced planed and winning bidder is responsible for squaring up the side edge before glue up and any other surfacing required before glue up. I don’t grade the figuring quality of my billet tops as it is very subjective, but this should easily grade in the “5A” camp because of the dense curl concentration and consistency through out that goes through the core of this 8/4 billet. *Please take note that this auction is for one (1) billet only,’photographed front and back, including the two side edge, close-ups & end grain. Please read thoroughly the dimensions in the description write up and the multiple photo’s with measuring tape for reference for fit for your own single-cut, LP style design take. This offering is for one (1) exceptional and extraordinary example of eastern maple 8/4 billet from my reserve stock collection that has highly sought after “dense rippled flame figuring” by burst aficionados! This eastern maple billet has good growth rings with highly figuring structure present on the 2 wide face and the 2 sides. Kindly proceed and continue reading the whole entire description as this should/would be an ideal candidate for those looking for that special eastern maple for that period correct re-top conversion or for your own custom build guitar design. If you are looking for that special ingredient for that vintage "beauty of the burst*" project and require a period correct old grown, seasoned material- this might be just the IDEAL “Billet” for your deep dish, carved top re-top or conversion! You are looking at a “billet” from my own Private Reserve Collection, high veneer grade quality, Eastern Silverleaf Maple (acer saccharinum)! Up or bid are for one (1) “DENSE RIPPLED FLAME” figuring, flat sawn/slab cut, sapwood, seasoned Eastern Maple (acer saccharinum) electric guitar luthier 8/4 billet! This raw dimensional billet will be book-matched by the winning bidder to net a deep dish/carved top. This has has excellent natural chatoyance, beautiful “rippled flame” figuring, good growth rings with excellent tap tone! PLEASE review all photo’s and make sure the given dimensions will work for your design and project specifications prior to bidding! Dimensions (approximate unit of measurements shown in inches): 21-1/2” long 7-5/8” at the lower hips, 5-5/16” wide at the upper bout; see photo’s for fit and reference. 1.950” thick Air dried-kiln dried/well seasoned (currently 7 percent moisture content). Flat sawn/slab sawn cut. Sapwood two face/2 side edge- cream to yellow color tone is from oxidation and surface patina from aging over time. Rough surfaced plane two face/rip line cut one side edge and rough mill cut opposite side edge. Will require to be jointed planed so both face and 2 sides are flat and square prior to book-matching by the winning bidder. This raw blank will require additional drying time per your acceptable build specifications and will also need 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 is approximately 4.968 pounds. *****COMMENTS: 1). About 95% clean and clear and just has some tiny pin knots- see photo’s for reference. Rough surfaced plane only and has some fine shallow indentations from storage- will require to be jointed planed/surfaced flat so it is parallel and has event thickness prior to book-matching by the winning bidder. 2). There is a ding/dent and the one side edge/outside corner. It is about 7/8” long, 1/4” into the side edge and about 3/16” into the outside corner- see measuring tape and there is a vertical line that shows it will clear the ding/dent and outside of the LP pattern halve. *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: 699.99 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2025-01-13T18:50:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Acer saccharinum
Type: Guitar Top Billet
Custom Bundle: No
Model: Eastern Silverleaf Maple
Material: Maple
MPN: Not applicable
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Suitable For: Electric Guitar
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