🎵 Bright Articulation – Crisp highs with tight, focused lows for clear note separation
🎵 Strong Sustain – Dense, hard structure enhances sustain and tonal stability
🎵 Clear Dynamic Response – Fast attack and excellent responsiveness for expressive playing
🎵 Maturing Tone – Natural color and tone deepen over time, adding richness and character
Purpleheart Guitar Drop Top
Purpleheart Guitar Drop Top features a striking natural purple hue that deepens beautifully with age, adding a bold and premium visual appeal to custom guitar builds. Known for its excellent strength and stability, Purpleheart delivers bright articulation, strong sustain, and crisp note definition, making it ideal for electric and acoustic-electric guitars. Its dense, fine-grained structure machines cleanly and holds detail well, making it a favorite choice for drop tops, veneers, and showpiece instruments.
Specifications:
- Species Name: Purpleheart, Amaranth.(Peltogyne spp.)
- Dimensions: 22" (Length) × 7-1/2" (Width) × 3/8" (Thickness)
- Moisture Content: 15-17%
- Grain Pattern: Mostly straight to lightly figured with clean, consistent lines that allow smooth carving and precise shaping.
- Color Palette: Ranges from subtle brownish-purple to rich violet and reddish-purple tones that deepen beautifully after finishing.
Tonal Profile:
Why Choose Osage Orange:
🔹 Striking Appearance – Naturally rich purple hues with subtle figuring that rival premium exotic tonewoods
🔹 Excellent Stability – Dense, hard structure resists warping, movement, and seasonal changes
🔹 Bright Tonal Enhancement – Adds clarity, attack, and sustain to both electric and acoustic-electric builds
Note: The image provided represents the exact set you will receive. Review the image carefully for grain pattern, color, and details to ensure it meets your expectations.
Shipping & Returns
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