Red (aka “Adirondack”) Spruce from Quebec for Mandolin top – Master Quality

Red spruce (Picea rubens) top for mandolin. Commonly know today as “Adirondack Spruce” in the musical instrument world, red spruce occurs in higher elevations of the Appalachians as well as farther north in eastern North America. This Red Spruce is sourced from Quebec, Canada.  A superb, but scarce, tonewood for the mandolin. Red spruce generally has wider grain and more defects allowable with respect to a grade than the Carpathian spruce. Limited supply. This is our “First” or best grade. Photo shows examples of First grade red spruce mandolin tops. This photo is for reference – all pieces are unique and vary.

Master Quality is reserved for the tops with exceptionally tight and consistent grain.

Top Wood is supplied as book-matched pairs.  The minimum dimensions are:

15″ L x 5.62″ W x .75″ Thk (each side)