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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
Dimensions: Thickness 1", Width 6.75", Length 20".  Music grade  Zebrawood half billed with great color, interesting grain lines, and no defect.
Dimensions: Thickness 1", Width 6.75", Length 20".  Music grade  Zebrawood half billed with great color, interesting grain lines, and no defect.
Zebrawood Half Billet (JSTS237)
Price
$40
Wenge Half Billet (JSTS249)
Wenge Half Billet (JSTS249)
Wenge Half Billet (JSTS249)
Price
$35
Dimensions (both pieces combined): Thickness 1.875", Width 8.5", Length 19.5".  Two-piece, well-quartered wenge billet with not defect.
Dimensions (both pieces combined): Thickness 1.875", Width 8.5", Length 19.5".  Two-piece, well-quartered wenge billet with not defect.
Wenge Full Billet (JSTS248)
Price
$45
Dimensions: Thickness: 1.875", Width 11", Length 19.75".  Clear, well-quartered wenge full billet with no defect.
Dimensions: Thickness: 1.875", Width 11", Length 19.75".  Clear, well-quartered wenge full billet with no defect.
Wenge Full Billet (JSTS247)
Price
$50
Dimensions: Thickness 1.875", Width 6", Length 17.5" Clean, well-quartered wenge billet with no defect.
Dimensions: Thickness 1.875", Width 6", Length 17.5" Clean, well-quartered wenge billet with no defect.
Wenge Full Billet (JSTS245)
Price
$45
Dimensions: Thickness 2", Width 5.75", Length 18.75"  Clean, well-quartered wenge billet with no defect
Dimensions: Thickness 2", Width 5.75", Length 18.75"  Clean, well-quartered wenge billet with no defect
Wenge Full Billet (JSTS241)
Price
$40
Dimensions: Thickness 1.5", Width 7.25", Length 24".  Music Grade  Beautiful sapele half billet with light ribbon, striking grain lines, and wonderful color.  There is a small knot, outside the guitar pattern area.
Dimensions: Thickness 1.5", Width 7.25", Length 24".  Music Grade  Beautiful sapele half billet with light ribbon, striking grain lines, and wonderful color.  There is a small knot, outside the guitar pattern area.
Ribbon Sapele Half Billet (JSTS300)
Price
$50