Set of 4 Japanese Horse Chestnut 5A+ Master Curly Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides from Gifu Prefecture #TO-OM-BS-001: Japanese Horse Chestnut 5A+ Acoustic Guitar Back & Side Set
Japanese Horse Chestnut 5A+ Acoustic Guitar Back & Side Set #TO-OM-BS-001
■ Product Description
Horse chestnut from Gifu Prefecture
Orchestral Model Back & Side Set for Acoustic Guitar
Product number: TO-OM-BS-001
Rare 5A+ [Superior] Master Curly Grade.
Featuring beautiful curly grain and spalted figured wood.
A set of four Japanese Tochigi wood back and sides.
■ Grade
5A+ [Special] Master Kali
■ Scientific Name
Aesculus turbinata
■ Set Contents
Back Side
Set of 4 (2 book matches for each part)
■ Size
Back: Approx. 543 x 420-455 x 4.0 mm
Side: Approx. 895 x 130 x 3.2 mm
(length x width x thickness)
■ Origin
Gifu Prefecture (domestic timber)
■ Features
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Beautiful curly and spalted figured
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The soft texture and elegant color unique to domestic wood
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Relatively easy to dry and handle
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Can be used for a wide range of purposes, including guitar making, knife handles, furniture, crafts, and inlays
Suitable for making acoustic guitars
This is a set made from rare 5A+ Master Grade Japanese Tochigi wood.
Why is Tochigi called "Japanese figured wood"?
What is Tochi?
About Gifu Prefecture Tochigi Wood
Horse chestnut (Aesculus turbinata) is a broadleaf tree native to Japan.
It has long been used as a material for furniture, lacquerware, and sculptures.
Among them, the chestnuts from Gifu Prefecture are
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Beautiful curly grain
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Spalted pattern
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Soft luster
Known for having
In recent years, it has also been attracting attention as a tonewood for guitars.
Why is Tochigi so attractive?
Tochigi is not just plain wood.
The wavy grain emerges when exposed to light.
The color changes from cream to pale gold.
And it has a soft and warm texture.
Especially for curly Tochigi of 5A or above,
It is gaining recognition overseas as "Japanese Curly Wood."
About scarcity
The amount of large-diameter, high-quality timber is decreasing year by year.
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There are only a limited number of materials available that can produce the width of the instrument top.
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5A+ Master Grade is extremely rare
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Strong Spalted + Curly individuals are even more limited
Good grain wood is one of a kind.
Material characteristics
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Milky white to pale gold
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Curly/Shrunk/Spalted
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Soft and easy to process
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Easy to dry and handle
Specific gravity: approx. 0.50-0.55
Acoustic characteristics
Tochigi is:
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Soft and warm tones
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Not too bright, calm sound
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Middle thickness
As a drop-top material,
It tends to have a softer tone than maple.
About drying
Oak is a wood that dries relatively easily.
Thickness 20-30mm → Approx. 2 months. Thicker materials are recommended for longer-term stability.
Recommended use
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electric guitar drop top
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Base Top
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Furniture tops
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knife handle
Detailed information
Tree species: Japanese horse chestnut
Usage: acoustic guitar
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Guitar grade: AAA
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