Maple billets stacked on top of each other

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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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 quilted maple book-matched set with amazing color streaks, wide bands and scattered angel step.  Multiple bird pecks scattered throughout and live edge.
Beautiful quilted maple book-matched set with amazing color streaks, wide bands and scattered angel step.  Multiple bird pecks scattered throughout and live edge.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM231104)
Price
$170
Interesting two-piece maple set with light quilting throughout, color streaks, and small voids.
Interesting two-piece maple set with light quilting throughout, color streaks, and small voids.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM231103)
Price
$120
Interesting quilted maple book-matched set with color streaks, large knot, and live edges.
Interesting quilted maple book-matched set with color streaks, large knot, and live edges.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM231016)
Price
$150
Interesting flat-sawn flame to quilted maple two-piece set with 4A grade curl/quilt throughout, beautiful blue color variation and live edge.  One piece is heavily two-toned on one side.
Interesting flat-sawn flame to quilted maple two-piece set with 4A grade curl/quilt throughout, beautiful blue color variation and live edge.  One piece is heavily two-toned on one side.
Quilted Maple Book-matched Set (QBM231015)
Price
$140
Beautiful quilted maple book-matched set with 5A grade quilting, burls, interesting knot and live edges.
Beautiful quilted maple book-matched set with 5A grade quilting, burls, interesting knot and live edges.
Quilted Maple Book-Matched Set (QBM230635)
Price
$200
Dimensions each piece: Thickness 1.25", Max width 10.5", Max length 28".  Quilted maple 2-piece set with 5A grade quilting, small burls and partial live edge.
Dimensions each piece: Thickness 1.25", Max width 10.5", Max length 28".  Quilted maple 2-piece set with 5A grade quilting, small burls and partial live edge.
Quilted Maple Book-Matched Set (QBM221249)
Price
$300
Dimensions each piece: Thickness 1.25", Max width 9.5", Max length 22.5"  Striking 2-piece quilted maple set with 4-5A grade quilting, beautiful color streaks, and large knot hole/void.
Dimensions each piece: Thickness 1.25", Max width 9.5", Max length 22.5"  Striking 2-piece quilted maple set with 4-5A grade quilting, beautiful color streaks, and large knot hole/void.
Quilted Maple Book-Matched Set (QBM221210)
Price
$150