Cherry Guitar Body Blank – Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Cherry Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Tonewood Black Cherry Kiln Dried 6-8% Moisture Warm Tone

This kiln-dried Cherry guitar body blank delivers warm, balanced tone with strong midrange and smooth highs – perfect for players who want vintage-inspired voicing without the weight of mahogany. The straight, fine grain structure provides excellent resonance and note clarity, while the rich salmon-pink to reddish-brown color darkens beautifully with age and UV exposure. Cherry is a time-tested tonewood that offers exceptional value for luthiers seeking classic American sound.

Technical Specifications

Wood Name(s)	Black Cherry, American Cherry
Botanical Name	Prunus serotina
Thickness Options	Planed: 1-3/4" \| Unplaned: 2"
Length Range	21" – 28"
Width Range	14" – 18"
Drying Method	Kiln Dried
Moisture Content	6-8% (stable for instrument building)

Why Cherry for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Warm, vintage tone – Smooth highs and present mids – reminds players of classic mahogany guitars
Lightweight comfort – One of the lightest tonewoods, reduces shoulder fatigue during long sessions
Beautiful aging – Salmon-pink deepens to rich reddish-brown like fine antique furniture
Excellent workability – Machines, routes, and sands like a dream – easy on tools
Stable and ready – Kiln-dried to 6-8% MC – no waiting, no post-build movement
Affordable domestic – American-grown tonewood at a fraction of imported exotic prices

Perfect For

Ideal for electric guitar bodies, semi-hollow builds, bass guitars, and vintage-style instruments including Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, and custom designs. Cherry is also a fantastic choice for acoustic guitar backs and sides.

Pro tip: Cherry darkens significantly with UV exposure – from pale salmon to rich reddish-brown. For even coloring, place blanks in indirect sunlight for a few days before finishing. Takes all finishes beautifully – oil, lacquer, or polyurethane.

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

Shipping & Returns

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Shop with confidence — we offer a 90-day return policy on wood items, and a 14-day return policy on guitar parts, hardware, and strings!
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American Cherry Guitar Body Blank – Kiln Dried Domestic Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Cherry Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Technical Specifications

Why Cherry for Electric Guitar Bodies?

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