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Oyster and plum pudding may sound like courses of a typical English dinner, but they are also descriptive terms of wood veneer patterns. It seems only fitting since much English furniture relies heavily on the beautiful graining attained by the use of veneers. While the French furniture sported elaborate ormolu mounts, the more reserved English cabinetmakers made the most of scale, proportion and the elaborate graining of veneers.

Veneers are thin slices of wood glued onto a furniture carcass made of a cheaper and sturdier wood. Using a plentiful local wood where it wouldn't be seen allows the best use of more expensive figured wood on the exterior where it shows.

Traditionally, veneers were hand cut, limiting the thickness to about 1/8" thick. With the advent of the industrial revolution, machine cut veneers could become thinner, 1/16" to 1/32", resulting in more sheets of veneer per tree. To help date a piece of veneered furniture, examine the thickness of the veneer by opening a drawer and looking where the veneer meets the carcass on the back of the drawer front.

The beauty of veneer graining depends on two factors, first, where the veneer is cut from the tree and second, how it is applied to the carcass. For example, Crotch veneer is cut from the fork of a tree trunk or where a large branch joins the trunk. The grain often appears as a pattern resembling a V-shape or a cluster of plumes, when seen in mahogany it may be referred to as flame grain mahogany or crotch mahogany, in walnut it is crotch walnut. Burl (or as the English say Burr) veneer is taken from a wart-like, abnormal growth on a tree where the fibers are not directional. The effect is a small, rounded, highly grained pattern and is most often seen in walnut. Plum Pudding Mahogany has a highly contrasted grain of elongated shapes reminiscent of plums. Bird's Eye maple comes from a deformity in the tree, much like burl walnut, but instead of a growth on the outside of the tree, it is caused by indentions into the growth rings. When the veneers are cut, the dents form many small round patterns. Oyster veneer is found most often in walnut, occasionally in yew, and are "slices" taken crosswise from the limb of a tree. Resembling oyster shells, the small pieces are fitted together with exceptional intricacy to completely cover the carcass. This technique was perfected during the reign of William and Mary in the late 17th century.

Marquetry is another technique perfected during this period, using veneers of different woods. Parquetry is the same process using geometric designs. The English also realized by deliberately cutting off the tops of oak trees, the trunk fibers grew denser developing a swirling grain similar to burl, this veneer is called pollard oak.

Veneers can be applied to a carcass in a variety of ways. The grains may form different patterns depending on where the veneer is cut from the tree, but consecutively cut veneers will have nearly identical grain patterns. If the slices are applied left edge of one to the right edge of the other, they are slip-matched. veneers, like fanning a deck of cards. When applied left edge to left edge, they are book-matched veneer, like opening a book.

Diamond patterns, which are often seen on the sides or tops of chests, can be formed with straight cut veneers by matching side-to-side, and top to bottom in a quadrant effect. Where the bottom of one veneer meets the top of another is referred to as a butt match.

Another sign of a fine chest is how the drawer fronts are veneered. If book matched, it is important to note if the grain also flows from the first drawer to the last in a continuous movement.

For all the beauty of veneered furniture, one should know it might take more maintenance. As Jim Horne of HKH, Inc., a restorer of fine antiques, notes, "Most people keep their homes too dry. With the drastic humidity changes in this city, the core lumber (carcass) expands and contract at a different rate than the veneer causing the veneer to pop or come loose". One way this can be rectified is installing a humidifier.

Kippie Leland, ASID of Nashville, TN. is a highly creative and problem solving interior designer with 25 years experience. She has earned her reputation by paying the greatest attention to the design details, execution and business of design. She was an assistant for 13 years to noted Nashville interior designer and antique dealer Ted Leland and an additional 12 years as owner and principal designer of Leland Interiors, L.L.C., a business with an emphasis on client satisfaction and quality interior design work. Please see samples of her projects at http://lelandinteriors.com/

Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst Maple Fretboard $1802.5 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Translucent Gold Maple Fretboard $1715 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Used Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Translucent Gold Maple Fretboard $1402.34 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Basswood bodyBookmatched, figured maple topMaple neck with 5-bolt neck jointMaple fretboard22 high profile, medium width frets2 custom DiMarzio humbuckersMusic Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo with fine tunersSchaller M6LA tuners with pearl buttonsGraphite acrylic resin-coated body cavity and aluminum-lined control cover1 volume control3-way pickup selectorCream body bindingIncludes hardshell case

Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Translucent Gold Matching Headstock Maple Fretboard $1855 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Translucent Red Matching Headstock Maple Fretboard $1855 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

Maple $16.99 Susan Davies Maple - Art Print

Used Music Man Axis Electric Guitar Translucent Red Matching Headstock Maple Fretboard $1613.85 A basswood body with a bookmatched figured maple top gives this Music Man an especially elegant look. Its select maple neck is attached with 5 bolts for perfect alignment and no shifting. The joint is sculpted and neck plate flush mounted to allow smooth access to the highest frets. Pickups are 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers with 3-way switching. Schaller tuners with pearl buttons. Music Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo (lowers pitch only). Includes a Music Man hardshell case.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Basswood bodyBookmatched, figured maple topMaple neck with 5-bolt neck jointMaple fretboard22 high profile, medium width frets2 custom DiMarzio humbuckersMusic Man Floyd Rose-licensed locking tremolo with fine tunersSchaller M6LA tuners with pearl buttonsGraphite acrylic resin-coated body cavity and aluminum-lined control cover1 volume control3-way pickup selectorCream body bindingIncludes hardshell case

Heavy Maple $11.49 Heavy Maple

Washburn B16 Banjo $799 The Washburn B16 Banjo has an intricate pearl-inlaid rosewood fingerboard and peghead to adorn a bound 5-piece maple neck with double adjustable tension rods. A flat tone ring lines the 14-ply hardwood rim and complements the bookmatched flamed maple banjo resonator.22 frets 26-1/2" maple neck White neck binding Flat rosewood fingerboard Maple bridge with rosewood tip Chrome presto-type tailpiece Chrome-geared tuning machines

Music Man John Petrucci BFR 7 Electric Guitar Ruby Burst Quilted Maple $3115 The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.BodyWood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone blockFinish: High gloss polyesterBridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Tremolo, solid steel saddlesNeckScale: 25-1/2"Radius: 15"Headstock Only: 5-7/8" longFrets: 24 - High profile, wideWidth: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fretWood: Maple top - mahoganyFinish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendTuners: Schaller M6-IND lockingTruss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removalAttachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingSculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsControls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022µF tone capacitorSwitch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configurationPickups: 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking - specially designed for Petrucci: DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) and DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge)

Music Man John Petrucci BFR 7 Electric Guitar Black Burst Flame Maple $2940 The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.BodyWood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone blockFinish: High gloss polyesterBridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Tremolo, solid steel saddlesNeckScale: 25-1/2"Radius: 15"Headstock Only: 5-7/8" longFrets: 24 - High profile, wideWidth: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fretWood: Maple top - mahoganyFinish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendTuners: Schaller M6-IND lockingTruss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removalAttachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingSculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsControls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022µF tone capacitorSwitch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configurationPickups: 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking - specially designed for Petrucci: DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) and DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge)

Music Man John Petrucci BFR 7 Electric Guitar Black Burst Quilted Maple $3115 The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.BodyWood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone blockFinish: High gloss polyesterBridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Tremolo, solid steel saddlesNeckScale: 25-1/2"Radius: 15"Headstock Only: 5-7/8" longFrets: 24 - High profile, wideWidth: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fretWood: Maple top - mahoganyFinish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendTuners: Schaller M6-IND lockingTruss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removalAttachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingSculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsControls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022µF tone capacitorSwitch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configurationPickups: 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking - specially designed for Petrucci: DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) and DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge)

Music Man John Petrucci Bfr 7 Electric Guitar Black Burst Flame Maple $2940 The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.BodyWood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone blockFinish: High gloss polyesterBridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Tremolo, solid steel saddlesNeckScale: 25-1/2"Radius: 15"Headstock Only: 5-7/8" longFrets: 24 - High profile, wideWidth: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fretWood: Maple top - mahoganyFinish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendTuners: Schaller M6-IND lockingTruss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removalAttachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingSculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsControls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022F tone capacitorSwitch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configurationPickups: 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking - specially designed for Petrucci: DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) and DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge)

Music Man John Petrucci Bfr 7 Electric Guitar Ruby Burst Quilted Maple $3115 The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists. Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.BodyWood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone blockFinish: High gloss polyesterBridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Tremolo, solid steel saddlesNeckScale: 25-1/2"Radius: 15"Headstock Only: 5-7/8" longFrets: 24 - High profile, wideWidth: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fretWood: Maple top - mahoganyFinish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendTuners: Schaller M6-IND lockingTruss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removalAttachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingSculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsControls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022F tone capacitorSwitch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configurationPickups: 2 Custom DiMarzio Humbucking - specially designed for Petrucci: DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) and DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge)

Sycamore Maple $49.99 Sycamore Maple - Giclee Print

Sugar Maple $19.99 Sugar Maple - Premium Poster

Maple Tree $39.99 Maple Tree - Art Print

Maple Leaves $24.99 Maple Leaves - Photographic Print