Lacewood (Southern Silky Oak) Classical Guitar Back & Side Set – Premium Tonewood for Luthiers
Crafted from premium Lacewood, this Classical Guitar Back & Side Set showcases a stunning lace-like figure with shimmering flecks that dance across its light golden to reddish-brown surface. Renowned for its balanced tonal qualities, Lacewood delivers a warm midrange with bright trebles, making it ideal for classical and fingerstyle guitars. Each set is kiln-dried, precisely matched, and ready for fine luthiery work.
Specification:
- Wood Species: Lacewood, Southern Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
- Grade: Premium Select
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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 Lacewood?
🔹 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.
Shipping & Returns
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