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.
$350
  • 8" x 21 1/2" x .180" Quarter
  • 5" x 33" x .125" Quarter

I found myself looking at a messpile of Malaysian Blackwood plates in a warehouse where they had been sitting for 15-20 years, sawn and sanded but unmatched as back and side sets. So I went through the piles and was able to match up a handful of these sets. The wood was imported in the early 2000s and was resawn around 2007 or so, here in the desert. These sets are dark and rich, but a little difficult to photograph straight on. More pics always available, just send me an email and indicate which sets.

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