California cherry doesn't get nearly enough attention, and this bookmatched/glued top makes a strong case for it. Sinuous, flowing grain lines ripple across the warm honey-tan face in loose, organic waves — not curl in the traditional sense, but a fluid, almost painterly movement that shifts and shimmers in changing light. A few small pitch pockets and subtle color transitions add life without cluttering the composition. The tone is understated elegance: nothing loud, just beautifully behaved wild grain on a domestic species that ages into rich amber over time. A distinctive and characterful top for guitar or bass builders looking beyond the usual suspects.
Length: 23.0 in
Width: 14.625 in
Thickness: 0.36 in
California cherry doesn't get nearly enough attention, and this bookmatched/glued top makes a strong case for it. Sinuous, flowing grain lines ripple across the warm honey-tan face in loose, organic waves — not curl in the traditional sense, but a fluid, almost painterly movement that shifts and shimmers in changing light. A few small pitch pockets and subtle color transitions add life without cluttering the composition. The tone is understated elegance: nothing loud, just beautifully behaved wild grain on a domestic species that ages into rich amber over time. A distinctive and characterful top for guitar or bass builders looking beyond the usual suspects.
Length: 23.0 in
Width: 14.625 in
Thickness: 0.36 in