Black Walnut 2-piece
Level: AAAAA
Black Walnut is a highly prized North American tonewood known for its rich natural color, elegant grain, and excellent balance of resonance, stiffness, and workability. Its heartwood ranges from warm medium brown to deep chocolate brown, often displaying darker streaks and occasional subtle reddish, grey, or purplish hues. A Black Walnut 2-piece body is an excellent choice for custom builders seeking a refined, naturally luxurious appearance combined with a clear and balanced tonal response.
- Botanical / Trade Name: Juglans nigra (commonly known as Black Walnut / American Black Walnut / Eastern Black Walnut)
- Density: Approx. 610 kg/m³
- Origin: North America (primarily the central and eastern United States, extending into southern Ontario, 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: 550mm x 200mm x 4mm (21-5/8″ x 7-7/8″ x 0.157″) – 2 pieces matching set
Tonally it provides a clear, balanced, and responsive character with a firm low end, articulate mid-range, and smooth, defined trebles. It offers excellent note separation while retaining a warm and natural character, making it well suited for solid-body and semi-hollow electric guitars. This Black Walnut 2-piece matching set showcases the species’ naturally elegant grain and rich chocolate-brown coloration, giving every finished instrument a distinctive and sophisticated appearance.
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