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Billets

In the world of wood, there are different definitions for the word ‘billet’, so here’s ours:

A billet refers to a piece of wood, which has been resawn and dried.  It’s in essence, a small board.  Because our first sort for wood is material, which will make guitars, we aim for guitar specifications.  In general, a billet must be at least 6” in width and a minimum of 19” in length.

We cut billets in mainly two thicknesses: 1.5” or 2”.  We refer to these as ‘full billets’ (2”) or ‘half billets’ (1.5”).  Yes, I know that 1.5 is not actually half of two, but it’s what we call them.

A word about grade… Throughout the descriptions on products, wood grade will frequently be noted. Below is an explanation:

  • 3A refers to light figure.  A 3A piece may have small “dead spots” where the figure is not present at all or is so light that it will only be seen once the piece is finished.
  • 4A refers to nice figure, which covers the entire piece, but lacks iridescence, or "pop".
  • 5A refers to strong figure and “iridescence”, which means white contrasting lines.
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Beautiful lightly curly koa craft board/billet with gorgeous color, sap, and very interesting center void.
Beautiful lightly curly koa craft board/billet with gorgeous color, sap, and very interesting center void.
Curly Koa Craft Board/Billet (KCB240321)
Sale price
$262.50
List price
$350
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Beautiful curly koa craft board/billet with wonderful color, light curl and live edge. 
Beautiful curly koa craft board/billet with wonderful color, light curl and live edge. 
Curly Koa Craft Board/Billet (KCB240320)
Sale price
$206.25
List price
$275
Beautiful 2-piece quilted maple set with 5A grade figure, spalt lines, color variations, and one live edge.
Beautiful 2-piece quilted maple set with 5A grade figure, spalt lines, color variations, and one live edge.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM240127)
Price
$120
Quilted maple 2-piece set with 4A grade angel-step figure, interesting color variations, and light green streak.
Quilted maple 2-piece set with 4A grade angel-step figure, interesting color variations, and light green streak.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM240123)
Price
$120
Beautiful flame (curly) maple billet with 5A grade curl, color variations, live edge, and heavy spalting.
Beautiful flame (curly) maple billet with 5A grade curl, color variations, live edge, and heavy spalting.
Flame (Curly) Maple Half Billet (HFO240118)
Price
$50
Beautiful quilted maple billet with interesting bird pecks scattered throughout, light green streaks and 4A to 5A figure.
Beautiful quilted maple billet with interesting bird pecks scattered throughout, light green streaks and 4A to 5A figure.
Quilted Maple Half Billet (HQO240114)
Price
$120
Beautiful flame (curly) maple half billet with 5A grade curl, two-tone color, and band of spalting (solid).
Beautiful flame (curly) maple half billet with 5A grade curl, two-tone color, and band of spalting (solid).
Flame (curly) Maple 1/2 Billet (HFO240111)
Price
$80
Unique maple burl craft board/billet with curl, color, heavy eye spots and live edge.
Unique maple burl craft board/billet with curl, color, heavy eye spots and live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB240109)
Price
$110
Beautiful quilted maple craft board with lots of color variation, Interesting bark inclusions, heavy to light figure, and two live edges.
Beautiful quilted maple craft board with lots of color variation, Interesting bark inclusions, heavy to light figure, and two live edges.
Quilted Maple Craft Board (QCB240108)
Price
$110