Posted on July 6, 2020February 5, 2024 by Dale Phillips Questions: Summer/Spring Wood Questions: Summer/Spring Wood by Byron Will Originally published in American Lutherie #33, 1993 and Big Red Book of American Lutherie Volume Three, 2004 Anonymous asks: I’ve heard people talk about “strong” winter grain in spruce and cedar and others talk about summer growth and spring growth, or summer wood and spring wood. Which is which? Does it depend on where you are? Also there seem to be different ideas about what is desirable. It seems as if violin makers want strong, dark lines and guitar makers don’t care so much. Become A Member to Continue Reading This Article This article is part of our premium web content offered to Guild members. To view this and other web articles, join the Guild of American Luthiers. Members also receive 4 annual issues of American Lutherie and get discounts on products. For details, visit the membership page. If you are already a member, login for access or contact us to setup your account.
