Cello Poplar Back and Sides No. 2202, A Grade

Black Poplar Cello  Set – 4/4

Naturally air-dried Black Poplar (Populus nigra) harvested in the Carpathian Mountains.

The set includes a well-seasoned two-piece back with a joint edge thickness of 48 mm.

Please check the second picture to see the end grain of the back

Pattern shown on the back plates is 230 mm wide at the lower bout

Each set come with three ribs each one 850 x 130 x 3,5 mm

Black Poplar has long been used for double basses thanks to its light weight, warm tonal response, and excellent workability. It is particularly appreciated for instruments where a quick response and mellow character are desired.

Wood Data

• Common Name: Black Poplar / Lombardy Poplar

• Scientific Name: Populus nigra

• Average Dried Weight: 385 kg/m³ (24 lbs/ft³)

• Janka Hardness: 2,020 N (460 lbf)

• Elastic Modulus: 7.21 GPa

• Shrinkage: Radial 4.0% · Tangential 9.3% · Volumetric 12.3%