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Maple – Birdseye
MAPBEH1553_1
MAPBEH1553_2
Skip planed. High figure one face.
Species: Maple – Birdseye
Birdseye Maple is another title which does not, necessarily, denote a specific Acer species -- although the bulk of what is sold is Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) -- but rather a unique figuring that occurs in maple as a result of numerous small- to medium-sized knots accumulating in the wood. It remains one of the most coveted and sought-after of all figured maple varieties.Although it has never been scientifically proven, the prevailing school of thought is that the figuring is reportedly caused by unfavorable growing conditions. As the tree attempts to access more sunlight, buds begin to sprout in its trunk -- to try and grow more branches, to access more light -- but the tree lacks the requisite nutrients to support the growth and the new shoots are aborted, resulting in "birdseyes" (small knots) embedded in the tree's wood.There can be very large variances in birdseye size and content. Boards with larger concentrations of birdseyes are, obviously, more sought after and thus command greater prices than more sparsely decorated pieces. When sanded and finish-sanded, boards featuring somewhat larger birdseyes can have an almost 3D look -- like brown bumps, sitting up on a light golden surface.There have been tearout issues associated with birdseyes, as sometimes these tiny knots can wind up leaving tiny voids. There are also justified concerns that the tiny voids may occur sometime after the wood has been put into service. Because of this, some electric guitar luthiers shy away from using Birdseye Maple for fretboard wood, as slotting the frets can prove adventurous (if not downright painful:-)). Others, who do use it, will apply a finish coat of some type of protective lacquer over the fretboard when completing the neck.
maple - birdseye

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Additional information

Weight8.1 lbs
Dimensions40.69 × 7.25 × 1 in
Piece Type

Rough Sawn Board

Grade

A

S2S

Yes

Grain

Flatsawn

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Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1804
1"
x 7.38" x
50.75"
| Grade: A
large knot with void, edge defect, minor skip planing.

$54.41

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MAPBEH1803_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1803
1"
x 6.38" x
48.75"
| Grade: A
bark inclusions with discoloration, edge defect, small chunks missing.

$45.34

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MAPBEH1802_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1802
1"
x 6.38" x
48.25"
| Grade: A
knots, edge imperfections, minor planing imperfections.

$46.81

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MAPBEH1801_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1801
1"
x 5.38" x
48.75"
| Grade: A
knots, minor planing imperfection in center.

$41.27

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MAPBEH1800_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1800
1"
x 4.75" x
48.56"
| Grade: A
large knot in center, defect on edge.

$33.57

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MAPBEH1799_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1799
1"
x 4.25" x
31.13"
| Grade: A
some grey discoloration, checking on end.

$18.22

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MAPBEH1798_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1798
1"
x 4.25" x
30.13"
| Grade: AB
some grey discoloration, checking on end.

$15.58

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MAPBEH1797_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1797
1"
x 3.13" x
49.25"
| Grade: A
small section of spalting, some grey discoloration,edge defects.

$24.53

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MAPBEH1796_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1796
1"
x 4" x
48.75"
| Grade: A
edge defect, small imperfections along edge.

$29.46

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MAPBEH1795_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1795
1"
x 4.25" x
49.25"
| Grade: A
defect on end, black marks from planing rollers.

$31.98

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MAPBEH1794_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1794
1"
x 4.75" x
39.50"
| Grade: A
very clean board.

$25.94

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MAPBEH1793_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1793
1"
x 5" x
32.50"
| Grade: AB
check on end, small planing imperfections, bark inclusion, edge defect.

$19.23

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MAPBEH1792_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1792
1.5"
x 5.31" x
48.31"
| Grade: AB
Small cracks. Defects on edges.

$70.16

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MAPBEH1783_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1783
1.5"
x 6.19" x
40.63"
| Grade: AB
Defect on edge. Skip planed. Kinked.

$61.94

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MAPBEH1781_1
Maple - Birdseye
MAPBEH1781
1.5"
x 6.19" x
40.31"
| Grade: AB
Bark inclusion. Skip planed edges.

$62.50

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    Maple - Birdseye

    MAPBEH1800
    1 X $33.57 = $33.57
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    Maple - Birdseye

    MAPBEH1803
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    Maple - Birdseye

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    Rosewood - East Indian

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