EASTERN TIGER MAPLE
(Acer Rubrum, Red Maple)
(also Acer Saccharum, Sugar Maple)

OTHER COMMON NAMES: Curly Maple, Flame Maple, Figured Maple, Fiddleback Maple
Note: Most of our Tiger Maple is from Soft (Red) Maple. On occasion we also use Figured Hard (Sugar) Maple for Top & Back Sets.

BSR5GN
Highly Figured Tiger Maple		 BSR5MW
Highly Figured Tiger Maple

BSR5GN (Neck-thru Model)
 Highly Figured Tiger Maple Top & Back
~Rear View~
Displaying the Smith heelless cutaway Neck-thru design.

BSR4MW
Highly Figured Tiger Maple 		BSR5J
 Tiger Maple

Origin: Northeast USA
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture): 3.3 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.(3.8 Lb/Ft - Sugar Maple)
Weight Classification: Medium
Where Used on Smith Basses: Tops, Backs, Wings, Centers, & Cores
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Strong, Round & Punchy
Grades Available (in stock): Medium Thru Highly Figured
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 8+ Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)

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