Tonewood: Backs and Sides/Ribs

Here you can find a strong selection of wood for your next build. 

While we have listed wood by instrument, keep in mind the varied standard widths of the following instruments, as some sets will be situable for more than one kind of instrument:

Mandolin sides are narrower, 1-3/8" to 2"; backs are 5-1/2" to 6" wide.

Bouzouki sides are wider, from 7" to 8" wide.

Ukelele sizes:

Soprano - top+back 3.5"x10"; sides 2.5"x15"

Concert - top+back 4"x12"; sides 3"x16.5"

Tenor - top+back 4.75"x13.5"; sides 3.25"x18.5"

Baritone - top+back 5.25"x15"; sides 3.5"x21"

If you are looking for something you don't find here please keep in mind that we do custom cutting as well.  Please email david@timelessinstruments.com if you have a request or any questions.