Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 19 Thermally Modified 000 year-old redwood tree that

000 year-old redwood tree that was salvaged from a creek as part of a salmon restoration project in Northern California

The Mottled tops have a bit of a wave of figure to them

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Our sawyers then cut these blocks into  exactingly quartered boards

and sides crafted from Hawaiian koa wood and local figured maple

Engelmann 4 Piece Bearclaw 19 Thermally Modified 000 year-old redwood tree thatWhile 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