Red Alder is the largest species of Alder in North America and one of the largest in the world, reaching heights of 19 to 29 m (65 to 97 ft). The tallest red alder recorded stood (105 ft) tall. The name is from the bright reddish color that develops on bruised or scraped bark.  The wood is favored for cabinet makers and is also used for furniture. It has become popular due to its lower price when compared to other hardwoods. In the world of musical instrument construction, red alder is valued for bass and electric guitar bodies as it has good tonal qualities and is very light for its size. The lighter the guitar, the less tired the musician at the end of a concert. Alder is frequently used by Native Americans for making bowls, masks, handles, and other small articles.  The wood has an oily smoke when it burns lending itself to smoking fish (primarily salmon) in the Pacific Northwest. Few splits on live edges. A few knots with voids or checks.

Wonderfully spalted Alder is hard to find; this material has great colors and patterns! In fact, it’s is some of the nicest Alder lumber we have milled and offered to our favorite customers!! It has been kiln dried and surfaced on two sides with double end trims to reduce defects. Live edges are present in many pieces and are great for coat racks, boxes, shelves, guitar parts and more!These are really nice clean boards, they may have minor checks or pin holes. Most pieces have live edges.

Wonderfully spalted Alder is hard to find; this material has great colors and patterns! In fact, it’s is some of the nicest Alder lumber we have milled and offered to our favorite customers!! It has been kiln dried and surfaced on two sides with double end trims to reduce defects. Live edges are present in many pieces and are great for coat racks, boxes, shelves, guitar parts and more!This piece has large checks and splits mostly in the knots and live edge. It has some nice spalting!

Wonderfully spalted Alder is hard to find; this material has great colors and patterns! In fact, it’s is some of the nicest Alder lumber we have milled and offered to our favorite customers!! It has been kiln dried and surfaced on two sides with double end trims to reduce defects. Live edges are present in many pieces and are great for coat racks, boxes, shelves, guitar parts and more!This piece has checks and splits mostly in the knots and live edge. It has a check 3/4 of the length. Must be able to work with the rustic nature of the board.

This piece of lumber has incredible color with some spalting! Kiln dried and ready to use!

This mini slab has incredible color with spalting present! It has several checks, splits, incursions and a few knots! Kiln dried and ready to use!

 USA only. 60% Dry. Some end splits, and checks/ splits along edges. Knots with incursions. Wood is somewhat  soft to touch but sound for Bar top or furniture.  Nice colors and great live edge. Great for furniture. Nice spalting.  1/8" cup and bow.

This piece of lumber has great color! Kiln dried and ready to use!