Birdseye Maple Fingerboard set – 311

Birdseye Maple Fingerboard
Level: AAAAA

Birdseye Maple Fingerboard is a premier, dense exotic fingerboard material that delivers a luxurious feel, exceptional wear resistance, and a rich acoustic foundation. Valued for its heavy structure and unique natural figuring, Birdseye Maple provides a super-smooth playing surface that stands up effortlessly to years of aggressive fretting and string bending.

• Botanical / Trade Name: Acer saccharum (commonly known as Hard Maple / Birdseye Maple)

• Density: Approx. 705 – 750 kg/m³

• Origin: North America (primarily the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada)

• Seasoning & Drying: Professionally kiln-dried (KD) to a stable moisture content of 8% – 10%, ensuring maximum structural stability and minimizing the risk of warping or cracking.

Minimum Dimensions:

• Dimensions: 520mm x 70mm x 8mm (20-15/32″ x 2-3/4″ x 3-5/32″)

Tonally it offers a fast, snappy attack with rich overtones and bright foundational resonance, adding incredible clarity to every note played up and down the neck. This Birdseye Maple fingerboard features striking natural grain variations, from subtle golden-amber hues to dramatic, highly sought-after circular “bird’s-eye” figures, ensuring an unmistakably high-end aesthetic.