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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 maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams.
Beautiful maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB250205)
Price
$180
Beautiful maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams.
Beautiful maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB250204)
Price
$145
Beautiful maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams and voids.
Beautiful maple burl billet with heavy burl eyes, gorgeous color and interesting bark seams and voids.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB250203)
Price
$150
Beautiful maple burl billet filled with intense burl eyes, light spalting, small voids, and live edge.
Beautiful maple burl billet filled with intense burl eyes, light spalting, small voids, and live edge.
Maple Burl Billet (BCB240917)
Price
$120
Gorgeous maple burl craft board with intense color variations, end to end waterfall burl, and live edge.
Gorgeous maple burl craft board with intense color variations, end to end waterfall burl, and live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB240913)
Price
$90
Beautiful maple burl/curl craft board with 5A grade curl interspersed with large burls, wonderful gold tones and live edge.
Beautiful maple burl/curl craft board with 5A grade curl interspersed with large burls, wonderful gold tones and live edge.
Maple Burl Craft Board (BCB240907)
Price
$60
Beautiful maple burl billet with large burls, scattered quilting, wonderful color variation and interesting live edge.
Beautiful maple burl billet with large burls, scattered quilting, wonderful color variation and interesting live edge.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB240811)
Price
$115
Absolutely beautiful maple burl billet with scattered quilting.  This piece has wonderful gold color, deep chatoyance, and and interesting bark seam.
Absolutely beautiful maple burl billet with scattered quilting.  This piece has wonderful gold color, deep chatoyance, and and interesting bark seam.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB240808)
Price
$160
Large maple burl craft board/billet with lots of interesting burl patterns, scattered curl, bark seam, and wonderful shape.
Large maple burl craft board/billet with lots of interesting burl patterns, scattered curl, bark seam, and wonderful shape.
Maple Burl Billet (BFB240807)
Price
$100