Fiddleback Woodshack
Located in the High Desert of Central Oregon, Fiddleback Woodshack, a shop run by walnut lover Felly Smith, sources regional species of logs and lumber, as well as certain exotics, for luthiers around the world. The finest figured claro walnut in the known universe is cut and air dryed right here at the shop. May your instruments ring with the true spirit of quality wood and craftsmanship.
$35
  • Backs: 5 1/2" x 12 1/2" x .160" Quarter
  • Sides: 1 3/4" x 22" x .120" Rift

Claro Walnut, juglans hindsii. These are meant for flat back mandolins, but have several other applications. I cut a lot of Claro for guitar sets so naturally there is also material for uke and mando sets most of the time. These have done surprisingly well, so I think I'll keep cutting for them!

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