Black Locust Guitar back with sides Item: GBL0619

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is one of the hardest woods in North America. The stiffness (like glass!) feel and taptone are very similar to that of Osage orange. Locust turns a nice brown with oxidation. I’d say this is our local Rosewood!  It is not common to find a black locust large enough for guitar backs and yet without interior defects. These sets do not come along very often so you may want to consider picking up a set to try out.

Black Locust

• Back halves: 9.5″ x 23.5″ x 0.300″ (241mm x 597mm x 7.6mm)
• Sides: 5.1″ x 35.5″ x 0.230″ (129mm x 901mm x 5.8mm)

Item: GBL0619

Origin: West Virginia, US

Density: 730 Kg/m³