Sycamore: (Platanus occidentalis)
Spalt: Lv.4 - Exceptional
Size: Super Jumbo/Head Plate
Bending Difficulty: 4
Average Weight: 42lb - Higher
Janka: 1540lbf - Higher
Stiffness to Weight: 39,285lbf - Higher
Fundamentals: Some in the Mid-highs
Overtones: Mid Toned Glassy/Shimmery
Frequency: Middle and High range
Attack: Fairly quick
Decay: Fairly Slow
Sycamore has a tone like Maple mixed with Mahogany. More overtones than maple. Less bass than Mahogany. Lots of resonance and sustain. Loader than Mahogany. The heavy spalting will make bending unpredictable.
Nyle's low temp. dehumidification kilned to 6%. Equalized and conditioned.
Shipping charge is by location. Multiple items will be combined in one box.
Drum sanded thicknessing upon request! Just send me a message as soon as you buy.
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(Dimensions listed in "Item specifics".)
*At least one face surfaced to 120 grit*
*Shown without solvent*
*Example MOE of Rosewood or Spruce: 32,076 / 59,259*
*This wood was very heavily spalted and started becoming punky. You may want to use epoxy to harden it, although it is still strong enough to work with just finish.*
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