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Black Walnut

Botanical Name: (Juglans nigra)

The sapwood of black walnut is nearly white, while the heartwood is light brown to dark, chocolate brown, often with a purplish cast and darker streaks. Walnut is an open pored wood. The wood is heavy, hard, and stiff and has high shock resistance. Working Properties: Black walnut is a absolute joy to work with. It finishes beautifully.

Black Walnut guitar by JJ Donohue
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