Flame Maple 4A+ Carved Top Set #MLF-CT-001
Product Description
Figured Flame Maple
Bookmatched Set for Carved Top Guitars
Item Number: MLF-CT-001
This premium 4A+ (High-Mid Grade) Flame Figured Maple features striking, three-dimensional figure with exceptional depth and chatoyance. As the viewing angle changes, the wood reveals a vibrant, shimmering appearance that enhances the beauty of any finished instrument.
This is a bookmatched two-piece set, professionally sawn for carved-top guitar construction. When opened, the set provides ample width for building archtop and carved-top electric guitars while maintaining excellent grain symmetry.
Grade
4A+ (High-Mid Grade) Flame Figured Maple
Scientific Name
Acer macrophyllum
Size
Approximately 585 × 380–420 × 23–25 mm
(Length × Total Width when opened × Thickness)
Dimensions are measured with the bookmatched set fully opened.
Wood Information
Species: Bigleaf Maple
Scientific Name: Acer macrophyllum
Origin: North America
Features
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Beautiful flame figured grain
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Strong three-dimensional figure with excellent depth
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Bookmatched two-piece set
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Ideal dimensions for carved-top and archtop guitars
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Premium 4A+ grade tonewood
Recommended Applications
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Archtop guitar tops
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Carved-top electric guitar tops
Big Leaf Maple (Quilt/Frame)
Why is it chosen by luthiers all over the world?
What is Big Leaf Maple?
About the material
Bigleaf maple ( Acer macrophyllum )
This maple grows wild on the west coast of North America.
especially:
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Flame (Tiger grain)
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Quilt (wavy heather)
This wood has earned a worldwide reputation as an electric guitar material.
About scarcity
Figured wood has a low natural occurrence rate;
Grades above 5A are extremely rare.
Acoustic characteristics
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Bright and clear tone
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Fast attack
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Great compatibility with both humbuckers and single-ended pickups
Grade Criteria
- 1A/2A [Bottom] : No curl to very slight curl
- 3A [Medium] : Medium curls that can be seen depending on the angle
- 4A [Medium and Upper] : Strong curls that are clearly visible from any angle
- 5A [Top] : Deep and strong curls
- 5A+ [Superb] : Extremely rare, exquisite curls, Master Grade
About drying
Maple is somewhat hard,
Be careful not to let it warp when it dries.
20-30mm → Approx. 2-3 months
Detailed information
Tree species: Maple Frame
Usage: Electric guitar
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