Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 1 Back and Sides Four piece tops are cut

Four piece tops are cut from a smaller section of a tree

we then classify for density and stiffness

We offer two grades

which allows us to capture the wood in areas of the log or board that wouldn’t make a full-size guitar

you’ll find spruce

Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 1 Back and Sides Four piece tops are cutWhile 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