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Canadian Cypress/Yellow Cedar Guitar Back and Side Set
(Chamaecyparis nootkatensis)
| Size | Price | Back Dimension | Side Dimension | ||
| Classical | $45.00 | 0.25 x 8" x 22" | 0.25" x 4.5" x 31 | ||
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| Dreadnought | $55.00 | 0.25 x 8.5" x 22" | 0.25" x 4.75" x 34" | ||
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| Jumbo | $70.00 | 0.25 x 9.25" x 22" | 0.25" x 5.25" x 35" | ||
Alaskan Yellow Cedar, aka Canadian cypress, is so closely related to the true cypresses that it has been classified with them by botanists in the past. It is an excellent carving wood, with fine even texture, and very close-grained. It is one of the most stable woods in terms of dimensional change due to moisture content change. It works easily and finishes well. Though YC/CDN Cypress is not a traditional wood, it is gaining popularity. Many custom builders use YC/CDN cypress for guitar tops, including archtops (jazz guitars and mandolins). It is also used for backs and sides of Flamenco guitars. It is a denser wood than Red Cedar, with a specific gravity very close to Sitka Spruce. It has a nice light yellow color and a pleasant aroma.
