Description
Quarter sawn, book matched pair, lovely clean Bunya Pine.
Dry and Ready to Use
Bunya pine is a type of coniferous tree that is native to Australia. It has become a popular wood for acoustic guitar soundboards because of its unique tonal properties.
The wood of the bunya pine is quite lightweight, which allows it to vibrate freely and produce a warm, rich, and responsive sound. Its stiffness-to-weight ratio is also excellent, making it an ideal choice for acoustic soundboards.
It has a unique tonal character, with a bright and focused mid-range and a warm low-end response. It is known for producing a clear and articulate sound, with excellent sustain and projection.
Additionally, it is relatively easy to work with and is a stable wood, meaning it is less prone to cracking or warping over time. This makes it an ideal choice for guitar makers who want a reliable and consistent sound from their instruments.
Overall, the combination of its unique tonal properties, lightweight and stiff characteristics, and easy workability make Bunya pine a great choice for acoustic guitar soundboards.
Medullary rays are a type of structure that can be found in many different types of timber. They are a radial arrangement of living cells that run perpendicular to the tree’s growth rings, from the pith (centre) of the tree to the outer edges.
David from Australian Guitar Timbers mills all his own logs. He air-dries the timber in strips for at least two years before cutting it into blocks. He then kiln-dries the timber in a solar or electric kiln until it reaches 8–10% moisture content.
David sources nearly all his logs locally in Queensland, with the exception of Tasmanian timbers. Instead of letting these valuable logs go to waste as woodchips, Australian Guitar Timbers rescues and repurposes them.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We love giving this beautiful Australian timber a second life as part of a much-loved musical instrument.
