Bosnian maple, exclusively
We focus on top-quality Bosnian maple and the requirements of the luthiers who work with it.
OUR STORY
15 years working with
Bosnian maple
Supplying luthiers from Zagreb, Croatia.
Specialists in
Bosnian maple
For 15 years, Maple Tonewood has worked with top-quality Bosnian maple for luthiers. We source exclusively from Bosnia and naturally air dry all our wood for at least five years.
We discuss each luthier’s requirements directly, including dimensions, figure and quantity. Photographs and measurements help you assess suitable pieces before deciding.
Ivica Pomper is your contact for selection, availability and delivery enquiries.
Ivica PomperMAPLE TONEWOOD
Why Bosnian maple
Bosnian maple has a longstanding reputation among European luthiers. Its striking flame is part of the appeal, but a good selection also considers grain, weight and seasoning. In The Strad, tonewood specialist Bernard Michaud highlights both the reputation of Bosnian maple and the importance of assessing each piece.
Flamed maple also has a celebrated place in Cremonese lutherie. Stradivari’s 1693 “Gould” violin, preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, has a two-piece maple back with a tight flame. It is a documented example of the maple tradition, rather than proof of a particular Bosnian source.
Further reading: The Strad · The Metropolitan Museum of Art
OUR APPROACH
At least five years of air drying
Natural seasoning is part of our preparation. Every piece is air dried for a minimum of five years.
An informed selection
Discuss photographs, measurements and material details with us before choosing your wood.
A closer look
at our focus
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Contact us for available wood, photographs and pricing.