BSEMSSFL_031

B/S European Maple, flamed, dreadnought No. 031

$272.09

Acer spp

Maple is well known for its use in carved back instruments as well as flat back instruments. It is the traditional wood for instruments of the violin family. It is prized for figured specimens, particularly “curly” or “flamed” wood exhibiting the tight even curls of "fiddleback” figure, as well as “birds-eye” and “quilted” or “blister” figure. "Curly" figure is most prominent on quartersawn surfaces, while “birds-eye” and quilted show best on flat-sawn faces.

The color in the second photo is manipulated to better show the figure in this wood.

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We will bend your sides based on the option you choose. These options are filtered to work with the back and side set you are purchasing. We are unable to bend a Florentine cutaway.

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    Bend sides to dreadnought shape based on our PL48 plan (ref: SVSBD)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to dreadnought shape based on our PL48 plan (ref: SVSBD)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to cutaway dreadnought shape based on our PL48C plan (ref: SVSCUTD)

    $100.00
    Bend sides to cutaway dreadnought shape based on our PL48C plan (ref: SVSCUTD)

    $100.00
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    Bend sides to OM/000 shape based on our PL34 plan (ref: SVSB000)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to OM/000 shape based on our PL34 plan (ref: SVSB000)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to cutaway OM/000 shape based on our PL34C plan (ref: SVSCUT000)

    $100.00
    Bend sides to cutaway OM/000 shape based on our PL34C plan (ref: SVSCUT000)

    $100.00
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    Bend sides to classical shape based on our PL28 plan (ref: SVSBC)

    We bend classical sides to the 1966 Ramirez plan (plan SKU PL28, template SKU SPT1). This is very close to both the '37 Hauser plan (plan SKU PL64, template SKU SPT14)  and the '43/'48 Hauser plan (plan SKU PL40, template SKU SPT2)(they are both slightly smaller but very close) so this customization will work for all three. 

    $50.00
    Bend sides to classical shape based on our PL28 plan (ref: SVSBC)

    We will bend your sides to the 1966 Ramirez shape (plan SKU PL28, template SKU SPT1). This is very close to both the '37 Hauser shape (plan SKU PL64, template SKU SPT14) and the '43/'48 Hauser shape (plan SKU PL40, template SKU SPT2)(they are both slightly smaller but very close) so this bending customization should work for all three.

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to flamenco shape based on our PL75 plan (ref: SVSBF)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to flamenco shape based on our PL75 plan (ref: SVSBF)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVSBP)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVSBP)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to J-45/J-50 shape based on our PL67 plan (ref: SVSBG)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to J-45/J-50 shape based on our PL67 plan (ref: SVSBG)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to J-185 shape based on our PL72 plan (ref: SVSBSJ)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to J-185 shape based on our PL72 plan (ref: SVSBSJ)

    $50.00
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    Bend sides to J-200 shape based on our PL55 plan (ref: SVSBJ)

    $50.00
    Bend sides to J-200 shape based on our PL55 plan (ref: SVSBJ)

    $50.00
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If you have opted to have your sides bent, do not choose any side options here, choose only back customizations. If you are having your sides bent, we recommend: Join back only and sand to .095".

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    Join back and sand to .095", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJS)

    $35.00
    Join back and sand to .095", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJS)

    $35.00
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    Join back and sand to .095" (nothing will be done with the sides) - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJ)

    $25.00
    Join back and sand to .095" (nothing will be done with the sides) - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT (ref: SVBJ)

    $25.00
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    Sand unjoined back to .100", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT and you don't want your back joined (ref: SVBS)

    $25.00
    Sand unjoined back to .100", sand sides to .090" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE NOT HAVING SIDES BENT and you don't want your back joined (ref: SVBS)

    $25.00
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    Sand unjoined back only to .100" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT or you don't want sides sanded. Back will not be joined. (ref: SVBOS)

    $15.00
    Sand unjoined back only to .100" - CHOOSE THIS IF YOU ARE HAVING SIDES BENT or you don't want sides sanded. Back will not be joined. (ref: SVBOS)

    $15.00
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    Sand sides only to .090" - choose this if you don't want your back joined or sanded. (ref: SVSOS)

    $15.00
    Sand sides only to .090" - choose this if you don't want your back joined or sanded. (ref: SVSOS)

    $15.00
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Choose a backstrip - the feature strip that goes down the back of the guitar. You will be given the option to have it installed in the next step. 

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Have us install your backstrip. You must have chosen a backstrip and asked us to join your back in the previous selections. We sandwich the backstrip in between the back plates rather than rout and inlay. 

If there is not a choice here it is because we are unable to insert a backstrip. This is typically because you have chosen a 3-piece back. 

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    Insert backstrip (ref: SVBI)

    $5.00
    Insert backstrip (ref: SVBI)

    Backstrips are joined into the back, not routed. 

    $5.00
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If you have elected to have us join your back, you may also wish to have us profile it. We will profile your back to the shape you choose leaving approximately 1/4 inch of extra material beyond the outline. This excess material can be removed later, once your box is complete, using a router with a flush trim bit or by other appropriate means. These options are filtered to work with the back and side set you are purchasing. 

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    Profile joined back to dreadnought shape based on our PL48 plan (ref: SVPBD)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to dreadnought shape based on our PL48 plan (ref: SVPBD)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to cutaway dreadnought shape based on our PL48C plan (ref: SVPBCUTD)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to cutaway dreadnought shape based on our PL48C plan (ref: SVPBCUTD)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to OM/000 shape based on our PL34 plan (ref: SVPBOM)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to OM/000 shape based on our PL34 plan (ref: SVPBOM)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to cutaway OM/000 shape based on our PL34C plan (ref: SVPBCUTOM)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to cutaway OM/000 shape based on our PL34C plan (ref: SVPBCUTOM)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to classical shape based on our PL42/PL64 plan (ref: SVPBC)

    We profile to the 1966 Ramirez plan (plan SKU PL28, template SKU SPT1). This is very close to both the '37 Hauser plan (plan SKU PL64, template SKU SPT14)  and the '43/'48 Hauser plan (plan SKU PL40, template SKU SPT2)(they are both slightly smaller but very close) so this customization will work for all three. 

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to classical shape based on our PL42/PL64 plan (ref: SVPBC)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPBP)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to parlor (small orchestra) shape based on our PL29 plan (ref: SVPBP)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to J-185 shape based on our PL72 plan (ref: SVPBSJ)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to J-185 shape based on our PL72 plan (ref: SVPBSJ)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined backs to J-200 shape based on our PL55 plan (ref: SVPBJ)

    $5.00
    Profile joined backs to J-200 shape based on our PL55 plan (ref: SVPBJ)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to flamenco shape based on our PL75 plan (ref: SVPBF)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to flamenco shape based on our PL75 plan (ref: SVPBF)

    $5.00
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    Profile joined back to J-45/J-50 shape based on our PL67 plan (ref: SVPBG)

    $5.00
    Profile joined back to J-45/J-50 shape based on our PL67 plan (ref: SVPBG)

    $5.00
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Product Description

Because of the tension in the wood and the relative instability of thinner stock, backs and sides of this material are rarely flat. You may even require board supports on either side of the backs to be jointed. As with many figured woods, expect movement in the sets until you have them braced. We will not accept returns on Maple for warp or cup unless it is extreme. For this reason, Maple may be more suitable for experienced luthiers.

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Wood Species
Maple
Color/Scheme
Flamed
Shipping Restrictions - Location
No Restrictions
Grade
Mixed
Size
Dreadnought or smaller
Thickness
.120"+ or 3mm+
Back Width
Lower bout 15 1/2" or 39.37cm Upper bout 11 1/2" or 29.27cm
Back Length
20" or 50.8cm
Serial Number
031
American or European Maple?
European Maple

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B/S European Maple, flamed, dreadnought No. 031

Acer spp

Maple is well known for its use in carved back instruments as well as flat back instruments. It is the traditional wood for instruments of the violin family. It is prized for figured specimens, particularly “curly” or “flamed” wood exhibiting the tight even curls of "fiddleback” figure, as well as “birds-eye” and “quilted” or “blister” figure. "Curly" figure is most prominent on quartersawn surfaces, while “birds-eye” and quilted show best on flat-sawn faces.

The color in the second photo is manipulated to better show the figure in this wood.

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