Ambrosia Maple Guitar Body Blank – Classic Bright Tonewood for Electri

Ambrosia Maple Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Tonewood Ambrosia Maple Kiln Dried 6-8% Moisture Natural Worm Holes

This kiln-dried Ambrosia Maple guitar body blank delivers the classic bright, snappy tone that Hard Maple is famous for, with the added visual drama of unique fungal streaks and natural worm holes. The ambrosia beetle creates distinct grey-blue to brownish streaks while the worms leave tiny pin holes – each blank tells a story, making every guitar truly one-of-a-kind. Ambrosia Maple offers the same excellent sustain and stability as standard Hard Maple, with character that no stain or dye can replicate.

Technical Specifications

Wood Name(s)	Ambrosia Maple, Wormy Maplee
Botanical Name	Acer saccharum
Thickness Options	Planed: 1-3/4" \| Unplaned: 2"
Drying Method	Kiln Dried
Moisture Content	6-8% (stable for instrument building)
Grain Pattern	Straight, fine, uniform with fungal streaks and worm holes

Why Ambrosia Maple for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Classic Hard Maple tone – Bright, snappy, articulate – the iconic Fender sound with added character
Unique visual character – Grey-blue to brownish fungal streaks – no two blanks look the same
Natural worm holes – Tiny pin holes from ambrosia beetles add rustic, vintage charm (not structural defects)
Excellent sustain – Dense grain structure delivers long, singing sustain
Stable and ready – Kiln-dried to 6-8% MC – no waiting, no post-build movement
Conversation starter – Every guitar tells a story of the beetle and fungus that created its unique figure

Perfect For

Ideal for electric guitar bodies, Telecaster, Stratocaster, and custom builds where players want classic bright tone with rustic, one-of-a-kind visual appeal. Also great for bass guitars and natural finish instruments where the wood's story is part of the design.

The presence of natural worm holes in ambrosia maple is normal and expected – these are cosmetic features only and do not affect structural integrity. Pro tip: Fill small worm holes with CA glue or epoxy before finishing for a smooth surface. The fungal streaks are stable and will not spread after kiln drying.

Note: This piece is a sample picture. You will receive a similar piece.

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Ambrosia Maple Guitar Body Blank – Classic Bright Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Ambrosia Maple Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Technical Specifications

Why Ambrosia Maple for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Perfect For