Lutherie Tonewoods & Lumber

Lutherie Tonewoods & Lumber in the UK

Quarter‑Sawn Maple & Mahogany Blanks

For builders who prefer to start from raw stock, our kiln‑dried lutherie tonewoods provide the foundation for custom carving, neck shaping and exotic tops. Choose quarter sawn maple blanks and mahogany guitar lumber, dispatched from our UK warehouse, or browse our full guitar body and neck range for finished components.

Quarter‑sawn Stability Maple & Mahogany Kiln‑Dried
Raw lutherie tonewood blanks
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Featured Tonewood Blanks

Premium tonewood blanks for luthiers across the UK seeking the finest raw material.

Ash tonewood blank

Ash Tonewood Block

Quarter‑sawn ash blank ready for your CNC or hand‑shaping projects.

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Ash testing piece

Ash Test Piece

Smaller ash sample perfect for experimenting with stains and finishes.

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Mahogany guitar lumber blank

Mahogany Tonewood Block

Rich mahogany guitar lumber, ideal for carving or resonant core stock.

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Selecting Your Tonewood

Things to consider when buying raw lumber and tonewood blanks for guitar building.

  • Species & density: Maple provides bright clarity, ash balances weight and resonance, and mahogany adds warmth and sustain.
  • Cut: Quarter sawn maple blanks offer straight grain and stability; flat‑sawn boards display wider figure but may move more.
  • Grade: AA, AAA and AAAA grades reflect figure and clarity—choose based on your visual goals.
  • Dimensions: Ensure the blank’s length, width and thickness meet your design requirements.
  • Moisture content: Our kiln dried tonewood is ready for immediate use; acclimatise it to your workshop environment before cutting.

Once your stock is shaped and finished, explore matching components in our guitar body and guitar neck collections.

Specifications:

Blanks are supplied rough‑sawn with thicknesses ranging from 45 mm to 60 mm. Lengths and widths vary; see individual listings for exact measurements.

All lumber is kiln‑dried and stored at stable humidity. Both quarter‑sawn and flat‑sawn options are in stock in the UK.

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FAQs

Essential information about our lutherie tonewoods and blanks.

What is quarter‑sawn vs flat‑sawn tonewood?

Quarter‑sawn cuts provide straight grain and stability; flat‑sawn cuts highlight figure but can move more with humidity changes.

What species do you offer for tonewood blanks?

Maple, ash and mahogany are our core species, with occasional exotic options.

How is tonewood graded?

Grades indicate figure and clarity: AA is standard, AAA is highly figured, AAAA is exceptional.

How should I store raw tonewood before building?

Keep kiln dried tonewood in a dry, climate‑controlled environment and allow it to acclimatise before machining.