Silver Oak (Silky Oak) Dreadnought Guitar Back & Side Set #138

Silver Oak (Southern Silky Oak) Dreadnought Guitar Back & Side Set – Premium Tonewood for Luthiers

Crafted for luthiers seeking a distinctive alternative to traditional tonewoods, our Silver Oak Dreadnought Back & Side Set delivers warm, balanced tones with stunning visual appeal. Meticulously bookmatched and precision-cut for dreadnought builds, this set offers the perfect combination of structural stability and acoustic responsiveness.

Specification:

• Wood Species: Silver Oak, Southern Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
• Grade: Premium Select

• Dimensions:

  • Back Set: 21 x 7-3/4 Inches / 53.3cm x 19.7cm – 2 pieces
  • Side Set: 30 x 4.5 Inches / 76.2cm x 11.4cm – 2 pieces
  • Thickness: 0.16″ (4mm)
  
  
• Moisture Content: 10% (kiln-dried for optimal stability)
• Grain Pattern: Has a fairly coarse texture and straight grain
• Cut: Quarter sawn for enhanced resonance
• Color: Warm golden-brown with subtle figuring
• 3D Acoustic Potential: Superior soundboard coupling

Tonal Profile:

🎵 Clear & Focused Mids – Perfect for fingerstyle and strumming
🎵 Balanced Warmth – Enhanced bass response with crisp highs
🎵 Excellent Projection – Dense grain structure supports powerful resonance

Why Choose Silver Oak?

🔹 Sustainable Alternative – 90% of traditional rosewood's resonance
🔹 Comparable to Mahogany – Offers similar warmth and clarity
🔹 Unique Visual Appeal – Beautiful flecked figuring that deepens over time
🔹 Fast Tonal Maturation – Achieves full tonal richness sooner than dense tropical hardwoods

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.