Mandolin/Violin Woods Price List

June 1, 2008
(current for 2010)

Plate Sizes, minimum (inch)

Prices, U.S. Dollars

Hawaiian Koa

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) backs 6x16, (2) sides 2x29

 25.00

 40.00

 60.00

90.00

Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) backs 6x16x3/4 wedge, (2) sides 2x29

 45.00

 70.00

115.00

 185.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oregon Claro Walnut

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) backs 6x16, (2) sides 2x29

 25.00

 35.00

50.00

80.00

Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) backs 6x16x3/4 wedge, (2) sides 2x29

 40.00

 55.00

80.00

 135.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western Maple Curly, Fiddleback

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) backs 6x16, (2) sides 2x29

 22.00

 28.00

 35.00

50.00

Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) backs 6x16x3/4 wedge, (2) sides 2x29

 32.00

 40.00

60.00

 85.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western Maple, Quilted

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) backs 6x16, (2) sides 2x29

 22.00

 28.00

 35.00

50.00

Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) backs 6x16x3/4 wedge, (2) sides 2x29

 35.00

 45.00

65.00

 90.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oregon Myrtle/California Laurel, Fiddleback

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) backs 6x16, (2) sides 2x29

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 28.00

 35.00

50.00

Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) backs 6x16x3/4 wedge, (2) sides 2x29

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 45.00

60.00

 85.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sitka Spruce

A

 AA

AAA

 Master

Mandolin

Flat-back

(2) tops 6x16

 9.00

 14.00

 21.00

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Mandolin

Arch-back

(2) tops 6x16x3/4 wedge

 16.00

 29.00

38.00

 50.00

 QUANTITY DISCOUNTS Mix and Match (Excluding Master Grade):

 3-4 sets 5%

 5+ sets 10%

All woods quartersawn, except quilted Maple; flat backs sawn or sanded to minimum .140" (3.5mm), with sides .120" (3.0mm).

Sets with "character" flaws available at 20-50% discount.

Custom-dimension sets available; please inquire.

Violin/fiddle back and sides sets are available; subtract 25% from the above prices. (2) backs 4x14x5/8 wedge, (4) sides 1.5x17