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Drop Top #WM81 - 4A Book Matched Curly Flame Tiger Maple 16.5"x14"x0.22"

$ 20.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Guitar Body Blank
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Suitable For: Electric Guitar
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Material: Maple
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    I would grade this as a 4A based on the grading levels below.
    Maple grading levels:
    2A - very light to light and inconsistent flame
    3A - clearly visible figure over most of the guitar body but not overly vibrant curl
    4A - good vibrancy of curl over the entire guitar template or exceptional curl covering most of the guitar template
    5A - extremely good curl vibrancy covering the entire guitar template
    Western big leaf maple. About 16.5" long,14" wide, and ~0.22" thick.  Thicknessed on a sander to prevent any sniping or tear out so the flame does not look as good in pictures as it would if it were run through a planer. Some pictures are wetted to let the flame pop a little.  A small defect is present, but on the bottom half it is in the cutout in the body and on the upper half it should be real close to being concealed by a standard pick guard.  You can always remove a little bit more out of the center seam if it is just outside the pick guard as is.
    One or both edges are jointed on all my drop tops.  However, due to the fact the wood moves with the changing of temperature and humidity you will likely have to joint the edge immediately prior to you gluing the set together.  I take the time to flatten the back side with either the planer or sander compared to some other sellers (some minor resaw marks may still remain and I will disclose if there are any major resaw marks or issues on the back).
    The shipping price you see is automatically calculated based on your zip code distance from mine.  I do offer combined shipping to save when ordering more than one item of similar size. Drop tops are very economical to buy 2 or 3 at a time due to fairly flat shipping rates up to about 5 pounds. To do this, first add the items to your cart (do not use the "Buy it Now" function).  Once you have selected all your items, go to your cart.  In your cart, above the items on the right side, you will see a "Request Total".  Select request total and follow the instructions to commit to buy. I can also refund shipping discounts after payment.
    If you are looking for specific dimensions for something you can inquire in a message. Current wood inventories include:
    5/4 Western maple
    4/4 Eastern maple (mix of hard and soft and sized for neck blanks as well)
    4/4 Wenge up to 11.5" wide
    8/4 curly hard maple with light curl