Experience the distinctive tonal qualities of Sitka Spruce Archtop Guitar wood sourced from the legendary Toredo Float Log, historically supplied to luthier Bob Benedetto for his renowned archtop guitars. This salvage-recovered old-growth timber features precision quartersawn vertical grain with unique calcium deposit patterns, delivering exceptional acoustic resonance and superior sound projection.
$200.00
Discover the extraordinary and unique character of our Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar wood sets. These incredibly rare tonewoods offer not just exceptional acoustic potential for your next masterpiece but also a captivating story. Perfect for luthiers seeking distinctive materials for their archtop guitar projects, these sets promise a truly one-of-a-kind instrument that showcases the natural beauty and tonal qualities found in old-growth spruce soundboard materials.
Every Toredo Float Log archtop guitar set is different. In 2000, Bob Benedetto came to me at the World Guitar Congress in Baltimore. He asked if I could supply him with some toredo-eaten Sitka planks for archtop construction. I said yes and sent him 2 sets of plank-cut boards. He built Toredo 1 and Toredo 2 and sold them for a very substantial price. Good for you Bob! These are wedge-cut boards that will yield a more symmetrical pattern because they are cut closer to the instrument profile. I’m really not selling the wood at this price, but rather all the time and work that it takes to find a set that is workable. All the 23-foot long saws need sharpening after just a couple of cuts because of the calcium shell deposits that line the holes made by the toredo mollusk.
The unique journey of these Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar wood sets contributes to their exceptional acoustic properties. Having spent time submerged, the wood undergoes a natural seasoning process that enhances its vibrational characteristics. This natural aging, combined with the inherent qualities of old-growth Sitka Spruce, ensures an impressive stiffness-to-weight ratio that translates into superior projection, a broad dynamic range, and unparalleled tonal clarity for your finished archtop guitar. The soundboard wood’s natural maturation creates resonant qualities sought after by professional luthiers crafting high-end instruments.
These specialized Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar sets offer precise dimensions and unique characteristics:
Our commitment to sustainable sourcing is paramount. Each Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar set is derived from salvage-recovered, old-growth timber, ensuring no clear-cutting operations are involved in its procurement. This approach provides luthiers with access to unique, naturally seasoned wood while upholding environmental responsibility. These exceptional materials represent a sustainable choice for your next archtop guitar build, blending rare beauty with ecological mindfulness. The old-growth soundboard wood sourced from reclaimed logs offers both acoustic superiority and responsible forestry practices.
Despite the distinctive patterns left by the toredo mollusk, each Sitka Spruce archtop guitar set undergoes rigorous selection to ensure workability and structural integrity. Our extensive experience in tonewoods guarantees that even with their unique character, these sets meet the high standards required by professional luthiers. We meticulously evaluate each piece for critical factors such as stability, grain consistency where possible, and acoustic potential, providing you with a reliable and truly special foundation for your next instrument. The inherent strength of old-growth Sitka Spruce, combined with careful processing, ensures lasting durability for your prized creations and the exceptional tonal performance expected from superior archtop guitar soundboards.
Discover the extraordinary and unique character of our Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar wood sets. These incredibly rare tonewoods offer not just exceptional acoustic potential for your next masterpiece but also a captivating story. Perfect for luthiers seeking distinctive materials for their archtop guitar projects, these sets promise a truly one-of-a-kind instrument that showcases the natural beauty and tonal qualities found in old-growth spruce soundboard materials.
Every Toredo Float Log archtop guitar set is different. In 2000, Bob Benedetto came to me at the World Guitar Congress in Baltimore. He asked if I could supply him with some toredo-eaten Sitka planks for archtop construction. I said yes and sent him 2 sets of plank-cut boards. He built Toredo 1 and Toredo 2 and sold them for a very substantial price. Good for you Bob! These are wedge-cut boards that will yield a more symmetrical pattern because they are cut closer to the instrument profile. I’m really not selling the wood at this price, but rather all the time and work that it takes to find a set that is workable. All the 23-foot long saws need sharpening after just a couple of cuts because of the calcium shell deposits that line the holes made by the toredo mollusk.
The unique journey of these Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar wood sets contributes to their exceptional acoustic properties. Having spent time submerged, the wood undergoes a natural seasoning process that enhances its vibrational characteristics. This natural aging, combined with the inherent qualities of old-growth Sitka Spruce, ensures an impressive stiffness-to-weight ratio that translates into superior projection, a broad dynamic range, and unparalleled tonal clarity for your finished archtop guitar. The soundboard wood’s natural maturation creates resonant qualities sought after by professional luthiers crafting high-end instruments.
These specialized Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar sets offer precise dimensions and unique characteristics:
Our commitment to sustainable sourcing is paramount. Each Toredo Float Log Sitka Spruce archtop guitar set is derived from salvage-recovered, old-growth timber, ensuring no clear-cutting operations are involved in its procurement. This approach provides luthiers with access to unique, naturally seasoned wood while upholding environmental responsibility. These exceptional materials represent a sustainable choice for your next archtop guitar build, blending rare beauty with ecological mindfulness. The old-growth soundboard wood sourced from reclaimed logs offers both acoustic superiority and responsible forestry practices.
Despite the distinctive patterns left by the toredo mollusk, each Sitka Spruce archtop guitar set undergoes rigorous selection to ensure workability and structural integrity. Our extensive experience in tonewoods guarantees that even with their unique character, these sets meet the high standards required by professional luthiers. We meticulously evaluate each piece for critical factors such as stability, grain consistency where possible, and acoustic potential, providing you with a reliable and truly special foundation for your next instrument. The inherent strength of old-growth Sitka Spruce, combined with careful processing, ensures lasting durability for your prized creations and the exceptional tonal performance expected from superior archtop guitar soundboards.
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