European Spruce for Violin Makers
Bachmann Italian Spruce is cut during the winter season, and has an even and straight fibre flow, light weight and a reflecting glimmer. We also have Swiss violin spruce tops from Tonewood Switerland, and other European sources, as listed. Age surcharge may be added or adjusted as necessary.
| Age Surcharge: | 5+ years: 10% | 10+ years 20% | 15+ years 30% | Selected/individual pieces usually have these surcharges already applied; otherwise adjustment will be made. |
Bachmann Italian Spruce is cut during the winter season, and has an even and straight fibre flow, light weight and a reflecting glimmer.
Age graded wood has the following surcharge added: 5+ years 10%; 10+ years 20%. Aged materials subject to availability.
If you don’t see what you are looking for in violin tops, we may have viola tops in stock.
Spruce tops from “Tonewood Swizerland”. Variously labelled by the company, most of these are from 2006/2007. Age graded wood has the following surcharge added: 5+ years 10%; 10+ 20%, 15+ 30%.
We resort material according to our own grading system, which is more consistant than the inked stamps (A, AA, or AAA). Spruce tops are graded for:
a) straight, even, fine grain; b) radial cut; c) evident twisting of fibers.
Quality, seasoned European spruce tops. Age graded wood has the following surcharge added: 5+ years 10%; 10+ 20%, 15+ 30%.
