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specials: koa headplates

We have plenty of bookmatched koa headplates. These are rough-sawn plates, with minimum dimensions of 7-1/2" long, 1-3/4" wide (3-1/2" bookmatched), and .100" thick. Wider bookmatches and one-piece headplates available on request. Consider adding some to your next order.

2A light figure 2.50 each, 1.50/10, 1.00/25

3A medium-full figure 5.00 each, 3.00/10

4A master grade 10.00 each, 9.00/3

5A 10.00-15.00 each, inquire


A sampling of bulk headplates are shown in gallery below--sorted by price, lowest to highest.

4A, bottom half wetted

(8) koa headplates AAA $29 + $9 shipping
bookmatches 4" x 8" minimum. Nominal thickness: 1/8". All well seasoned, good color and curl; nice variety.
headplates #2627
closeup, wetted
headplates #2627

Inquire for wetted closeups of remaining 6 headplates.
(4) koa headplates 4A $32 + $7 shipping
Four sequential-cut headplates each 7-1/2" x 3-3/4". Thickness: .180" (4.5mm). Seasoned 20+ yrs. Good color, strong flame.
headplates #2275
closeup, wetted
headplates #2275
(4) koa headplates 4A $30 + $9 shipping
Four sequential-cut sawn veneers each 20" x 2". 3mm (.120") sawn thickness. Seasoned 20+ yrs. Good color, strong tight fiddleback curl.
headplates #2824
closeup, wetted
headplates #2824
These 4 veneers (2 bookmatches), crosscut to 10" length, will yield four headplate bookmatches. Or use for fingerboard binding, tail graft, bridge and rosette inlay, or ....