European spruce also known as Norway spruce Soundboards.
Scientific name: Pieces abies
Copied from Acousticcentre:
' European spruce is being used more and more by high-end builders, and it offers some of the headroom of Adirondack and a quicker response than Sitka, but with a warmer, thicker tone. Some builders compare it to a brighter Cedar or Redwood, but with the volume and note-separation of Spruce. It's wonderfully pale in colour, and pairs well with darker timbers like Rosewood or Ebony for a striking two-tone appearance. It benefits from a stronger attack, and louder strummers will love its thick sound even when pushed hard.'
These are also called German, Italian, Alpine spruce, depending where they originate from.
As described by the Acousticcentre, these soundbards are indeed a lovely pale colour.
These particular soundbards originate from the Carpathian mountains.
The grade is between B and A.
The Soundboards might have slight discoloration, they will have uniform grain with higher runout towards the outside.
Minimum dimensions are:
55x22cm (bookmatched 2 pieces)
This size will suit an acoustic steel string guitar, drednought or similar.
