Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 3 Engelmann The sawyer then cuts the

The sawyer then cuts the blocks into quartered boards

Sonically graded boards in the Pacific Rim Tonewoods Vault are required to meet the following specifications:    Density in the range of 350 - 500 kg/m3    Stiffness within 10% of mean and above    Q (damping) >= 150Of the wood that makes it to testing (about 50% of total production)

The archtop guitar is unique in how it's built

locking in the radial stiffness

We need a certain size log to capture two consecutive 1’’ cuts from the same block to yield a perfectly bookmatched set

Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 3 Engelmann The sawyer then cuts theWhile sorting soundboards at the mill, we sometimes come across some very unique looks, like these Engelmann Bear Claw tops. Bear Claw is a type of figuring that happens in spruce when the conditions are right. The pattern is distinctive from traditional spruce, and is very desirable to luthiers who want the sonic quality of spruce, with a unique figure. For a limited time, were offering these 4pc tops, along with a few other unique tops, while supply