Describing the Sound of Wood

In this video from Gourmet Guitars, Master Luthier John Monteleone talks about the sound of wood. As a bonus, Woody Mann plays one of John's beautiful arch-top guitars

Ever wondered what happens to maple for it to produce a quilted top such as this?

Some people on Internet forums say the amount of figuring in the wood is attributed to the way the wood is cut, while others assert that this feature is genetic. 

This video from Taylor Guitars should clear everything up. Bob Taylor describes why some maple is flamed, curly, or quilted. 

Lastly, 
A video from The Tone King

We get an inside look at the wood shop of Carvin Guitars in San Diego, CA.
Learn about spalted maple, book matching, body & neck building.

Enjoy!