What is a Birdseye Maple Neck?

Birdseye maple is a cut of wood from one of several types of hard maple, most commonly Acer Saccharum. The only real difference between birdseye and regular hard maple is the figure, which doesn't really do anything to the tone of the wood. It's still as bright as any other type of maple.

1. Why is birdseye maple so expensive?
2. Is birdseye maple rare?
3. What is the advantage of a roasted maple neck?

Why is birdseye maple so expensive?

Items made with this wood tend to be more expensive not only because the wood is more costly but because it is harder to work. When working with bird's eye wood, it is advisable to take care in what tools are used, so as to prevent grain tearout.

Is birdseye maple rare?

Birdseye Maple has a rare characteristic found in hard maple trees. Only about one percent of all Maple trees contain the Birdseye Maple figure.

What is the advantage of a roasted maple neck?

Roasted maple necks are purported to be more resistant to humidity shifts owing to the removal of moisture at the roasting stage. Plus, their darker hues look more appealing than plain maple, which can sometimes appear somewhat anaemic.