Worthy of the finest and most exclusive guitars, our bird's eye necks for acoustic or electric guitars have an extraordinary appearance.
Birdseye maple is a peculiar and mysterious condition of maple. It has a distinctive pattern that resembles small, swirling dots that interrupt the smooth lines of the grain. It is somewhat reminiscent of the burl found in the roots of other woods, but it is very different: the small knots that form the burl are here missing.
The cause of this phenomenon is unknown. Research on the growth of bird's eye maple has so far ruled out theories that it is due to pecking birds deforming the wood grain or a pathogenic fungus causing it to warp. However, no one has demonstrated a complete understanding of the combination of climate, soil, tree variety, insect, virus or genetic mutation that might produce the effect.
How is birdseye maple graded?
In the AA grade pieces of birdseye maple are those that are not in the Special category because of some small defect. Necks with a slight imperfection or knot, changes in color... Regardless of their quality, once varnished, these pieces are of incomparable beauty.