Our Head And Tail Block is meticulously cut from AAA-grade old-growth Sitka spruce, delivering superior strength and acoustic properties essential for instrument building. Each block measures approximately 2″X3″X23″, providing ample premium tonewood material for constructing the structural foundation of guitars and other stringed instruments.
High-quality Head And Tail Block components are crucial for the structural integrity and acoustic performance of handcrafted instruments. Our old-growth Sitka spruce tonewood ensures exceptional stability, enhanced resonance, and excellent workability for luthiers, forming a robust foundation that contributes to the overall sound and longevity of your finished instruments.
$15.00
Discount per Quantity
| Quantity | 3 - 11 | 12 - 25 | 26 - 52 | 53+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.25 | $13.95 | $13.05 | $12.75 |
| % Discount | 5% | 7.00% | 13% | 15% |
Elevate your instrument building with our exceptional head and tail block stock, meticulously cut from rare old growth Sitka Spruce. This premium tonewood is an essential foundation for creating instruments with superior structural integrity and acoustic potential. Our head and tail blocks are designed for discerning luthiers who understand that these foundational components play a critical role in instrument resonance and durability. Each block ensures a stable platform, contributing significantly to the overall voice and longevity of your finished piece.
Experience the profound acoustic benefits that only old growth Sitka Spruce can provide. Our head and tail block stock, derived from naturally aged wood fiber, plays a crucial role in the internal acoustics of an instrument. It helps to transmit vibrations efficiently, contributing to a full-bodied sound with enhanced sustain and clarity. This foundational tonewood component ensures that your instrument’s voice is rich, vibrant, and projects with remarkable character. The dense cellular structure of reclaimed old growth wood makes head and tail blocks particularly effective at stabilizing the overall acoustic response.
Crafted for precision and performance, our head and tail block stock offers consistent quality for professional applications:
We stand behind the authenticity and sustainable sourcing of our head and tail block stock. Each piece is:
Our commitment to excellence means every piece of head and tail block stock meets rigorous standards:
Elevate your instrument building with our exceptional head and tail block stock, meticulously cut from rare old growth Sitka Spruce. This premium tonewood is an essential foundation for creating instruments with superior structural integrity and acoustic potential. Our head and tail blocks are designed for discerning luthiers who understand that these foundational components play a critical role in instrument resonance and durability. Each block ensures a stable platform, contributing significantly to the overall voice and longevity of your finished piece.
Experience the profound acoustic benefits that only old growth Sitka Spruce can provide. Our head and tail block stock, derived from naturally aged wood fiber, plays a crucial role in the internal acoustics of an instrument. It helps to transmit vibrations efficiently, contributing to a full-bodied sound with enhanced sustain and clarity. This foundational tonewood component ensures that your instrument’s voice is rich, vibrant, and projects with remarkable character. The dense cellular structure of reclaimed old growth wood makes head and tail blocks particularly effective at stabilizing the overall acoustic response.
Crafted for precision and performance, our head and tail block stock offers consistent quality for professional applications:
We stand behind the authenticity and sustainable sourcing of our head and tail block stock. Each piece is:
Our commitment to excellence means every piece of head and tail block stock meets rigorous standards:
Strong and light. At least 3 guitars worth….
Wry nice piece for head and tail blocks or braces! Canโt wait to get started on my build!
The quality of the wood itself is very good. But I’m disappointed. The description says the MIN. SIZE is 2″X3″X23″. Of the 8 pieces I received, none were more than 1-7/8″ thick. Only one was 3″ wide; the rest were 2-7/8″ except for one at 2-3/4′. And two of those have wane that reduces their useful sizes to 2-1/2 X 1-3/4 and 1-7/8 X 1-1/2. Measured moisture contents ranged from 7.3% to 9.5%. It hardly seems they could have dried out enough during transit to cause that much shrinkage from 2″X3″. They would have had to start out well over 40% MC to shrink that much. Brent Sr. told me a while back that ASW could no longer do custom orders, so I ordered these as an alternative, knowing they’d be a close call – not close enough as it turns out. Maybe some day I’ll find a use for what I received other than what I planned. Please update the product description to accurately reflect what your customers should expect to receive.
John, the listing was made 15-20 yrs ago and I never really actually checked the actual measurements of the dried boards. Thera are cut from block of wet wood that is often times Saturated with even more than 40% MC. They have always been cut 2×3.
The nipped corner edges are because this product is getting cut from wedges left of the block, or corrections wedges of the block to get back on VG for guitar tops. The nipped corner is part of the wedge face. It never seemed to be an issue in all these yrs when this product was purchased and used for the intended purpose. same is true with native flute blanks that are getting turned om a lathe.
jeffrey Walter (verified owner) –
Strong and light. At least 3 guitars worth….
chrisbrown0130 (verified owner) –
Wry nice piece for head and tail blocks or braces! Canโt wait to get started on my build!
jlarson (verified owner) –
The quality of the wood itself is very good. But I’m disappointed. The description says the MIN. SIZE is 2″X3″X23″. Of the 8 pieces I received, none were more than 1-7/8″ thick. Only one was 3″ wide; the rest were 2-7/8″ except for one at 2-3/4′. And two of those have wane that reduces their useful sizes to 2-1/2 X 1-3/4 and 1-7/8 X 1-1/2. Measured moisture contents ranged from 7.3% to 9.5%. It hardly seems they could have dried out enough during transit to cause that much shrinkage from 2″X3″. They would have had to start out well over 40% MC to shrink that much. Brent Sr. told me a while back that ASW could no longer do custom orders, so I ordered these as an alternative, knowing they’d be a close call – not close enough as it turns out. Maybe some day I’ll find a use for what I received other than what I planned. Please update the product description to accurately reflect what your customers should expect to receive.
Brent Cole –
John, the listing was made 15-20 yrs ago and I never really actually checked the actual measurements of the dried boards. Thera are cut from block of wet wood that is often times Saturated with even more than 40% MC. They have always been cut 2×3.
The nipped corner edges are because this product is getting cut from wedges left of the block, or corrections wedges of the block to get back on VG for guitar tops. The nipped corner is part of the wedge face. It never seemed to be an issue in all these yrs when this product was purchased and used for the intended purpose. same is true with native flute blanks that are getting turned om a lathe.