CROTCH WALNUT
(Juglans Nigra)

OTHER COMMON NAMES: Figured Black Walnut, Feathered Crotch Walnut, Curly Walnut, Figured Walnut
Note: Figured Walnut is one of the most beautiful woods in the world. Crotch Walnut is mainly used on Black Tiger Models. See also "Claro Walnut".

(BSR) 4TN (Black Tiger)
Exhibition Grade Crotch Walnut
 (Criss Cross Figure)
(BSR) 5TN (Black Tiger)
Exhibition Grade Crotch Walnut
(Marbled Figure)

(BT) 5TNV (Vintage Black Tiger)
Highly Figured Crotch Walnut
(Multicolored Flame Pattern)
(BSR) 6TN (Black Tiger)
Crotch Walnut (Feather Crotch)

         (BSR) 5TN-Black Tiger              Highly Figured Crotch Walnut
Criss Cross Flamed Pattern

Origin: Eastern USA (Mostly from PA & NY)
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : 3.3-3.5 Lbs. Per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification: Medium
Where Used on Smith Basses: Bookmatched Tops (Mainly on Black Tiger Model)
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Articulate High end w/ clear Lows
Grades Available (in stock): Medium thru Exhibition* (Click for Grades)
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 12+ Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)

* Premium "Exhibition Grade" is extremely rare, Call for $ and availability.


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