181 B.C Ancient Sinker Cypress Slab (Islands) Guitar Billet wavy grain that creates a

wavy grain that creates a striking visual effect

making it a highly desirable choice for woodworkers and artisans looking to create unique and beautiful pieces

and rich golden coloration

- Musical Instruments: Some luthiers use box elder burl for making parts of musical instruments

Amboyna burl has historically been reserved for high-end applications:

181 B.C Ancient Sinker Cypress Slab (Islands) Guitar Billet wavy grain that creates aThis gorgeous slab is called Islands. The stump was found by a pipeline crew while they were digging new pipeline. The massive 12,000 lbs. stump 30 ft. below the surface. According to a researcher that studies the Living Ancient Cypress on the Black River in North Carolina, this was a significant find. He encouraged us to send a small core sample of the center of the stump to get it radiocarbon dated. He also stated that this was an ancient forest