Online sale of wood for stringed instruments

Buying Tone-wood on Grandi Liutai Italiani website is the best way to take advantage of a very scrupulous selection made by our luthiers in our warehouse in Cremona where over 10 thousand violin sets are stored to season.

Each piece comes from a specific geographical area, and it is cut with a system that respects the natural growth of each plant and enhances its acoustic and aesthetic qualities.

Each piece is classified according to the specific weight, the regularity of the grain and the depth and distribution of the flame.

For example, a piece of Master class maple will be very light, it will have a straight and very regular grain, very deep flame and well distributed throughout the piece.

Free advice for the purchase of the most suitable wood

If you are making a violin and you need some particular wood send us a photo and our experts will certainly find what you are looking for in our warehouse!

We ship wood to luthiers all over the world!

Wood for violins - Wook for violas - Wook for cellos

Wood for String Instruments

  • Violin
    <h2>Buy the best maple trees for violin making online</h2> <p>The ancient Cremonese violins were built with maple from the Balkans and spruce from the Italian Alps. For over 20 years, Grandi Liutai Italiani has been traveling to Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro to select the best maple trees for making violins. Although the violin is a small instrument, it needs a very light wood but at the same time very rich in medullary rays which make it rigid in a transversal sense. The right combination of lightness and rapid sound transmission make the wood of Grandi Liutai Italiani the favourite of some of the best professional luthiers for the making of their violins.</p> <h3>Here is the best selection of woods chosen by professional luthiers</h3> <div id="gtx-trans"> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"></div> </div>
  • Viola
    <h2>Online sale of wood to build violets</h2> <p>The wood used by luthiers to make violas is often very different from the one they use for violins. Although it is always Balkan Maple and Italian Spruce, this instrument requires much lighter wood often with less tight grain which increases a certain elasticity and accentuate the typical warm and harmonious sound of the viola.</p> <h3>Here is the best selection of woods: Maple from the Balkans and Spruce from the Italian Alps</h3> <div id="gtx-trans"> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"></div> </div>
  • Cello
    <h2>Online sale of wood to build cellos</h2> <p>It is rare that a trunk reaches such a diameter to allow us to cut backs or tops for cello. However, by some fortuitous coincidence some plants resist adversity for hundreds of years and reach 80 centimetres in diameter, a measure beyond which it is possible to obtain material for cello. Grandi Liutai Italiani have always been committed to cutting logs in the forest in a responsible manner and we buy the lots exclusively from the Forest Departments of the various Governments. This means that each plant is cut to promote life in the forest and the spontaneous growth of new individuals that will strengthen the local genetic heritage. The selective felling of plants for commercial purposes and the repopulation with non-native plants has created immense damage to all the forests where we operate, so we are very strict in avoiding buying plants from companies or individuals. The nobile art of the luthier has always been linked with the search for the right material. Consequently, those who, like us, deal with the forest and sawmill work must be aware that a possible mistake at the base could weigh on the whole community of future luthiers, who without the right material may not be able to make their instruments sound as they should.</p> <h3>Here is the best selection of woods for building cellos</h3>
  • Purflings
    <h2>Online sale of purfling for Violin, Viola and Cello</h2> <p>In this section of our shop you will find the <strong>fibre or wooden fillets</strong> in your choice of maple, poplar or pear. You can also select the purfling size for violin, cello and viola.</p>
  • African Ebony
  • Soundposts

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    <p> Purflings for string instruments </p>
    038.001
    Purfling for Violin-Viola-Cello Grandi Liutai Italiani Purflings

    Purfling for...

    €0.98
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    001.013
    Split Bassbar - Violin/Viola Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Split Bassbar -...

    €4.75
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    005.013
    Spruce Split Soundpost for Cello - Lenght 42,5 cm Grandi Liutai Italiani Soundposts

    Spruce Split Soundpost...

    €10.25
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    <p class="MsoNormal"><span>GLI -<span>  </span>African Ebony fingerboards are most suitable for new instruments. The exact proportion and dimensions with a minimum overlap help minimize necessary labour time in the building process. Premium quality air dried ebony, machined to 4/4 size with arched playing surface.</span></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>All fingerboards come unstained and produced in Italy.</span></p> <p></p>
    013.004
    Cello Fingerboard Grandi Liutai Italiani Fingerboards

    Cello Fingerboard

    €138.44
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    <p>IL MEGLIO PER IL VS STRUMENTO.</p> <p>Anime di qualità fatte a mano con Abete rosso di spacco!</p> <p>Le nostre anime sono da noi prodotte  selezionando il miglior legno per liuteria. Le anime che produciamo derivano da legno spaccato con una stagionatura di almeno 7 anni!</p> <p>Per le nostre anime utilizziamo esclusivamente legno di abete rosso spaccato della miglior scelta stagionato per molti anni per raggiungere la maturità ottimale. Ogni anima è fatta a mano e l'elevata qualità di finitura viene raggiunta dopo diversi processi.</p> <p></p> <p>Grazie al controllo di qualità vi garantiamo un prodotto di alta qualità.</p>
    005.015
    Spruce Split Soundpost for Doublebass - Lenght 35 cm Grandi Liutai Italiani Soundposts

    Spruce Split Soundpost...

    €12.05
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    005.008
    Spruce Split Soundpost for Viola - Lenght 42,4 cm Grandi Liutai Italiani Soundposts

    Spruce Split Soundpost...

    €7.62
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    <p>Set of 5 pieces. Top Quality African Ebony. Thickness is regular and they are suitable for new and old instruments. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.</p>
    013.016
    Cello Saddle, Regular, Shaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Cello Saddle, Regular,...

    €10.25

    Set of 5 pieces. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.

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    <p>GLI - African Ebony fingerboards are most suitable for new instruments. The exact proportion and dimensions with a minimum overlap help minimize necessary labour time in the building process. Premium quality air dried ebony, machined to 4/4 size with arched playing surface. All fingerboards come unstained and produced in Italy.</p>
    013.001
    Violin Ebony Fingerboard Grandi Liutai Italiani Fingerboards

    Violin Ebony Fingerboard

    €32.38

    African Ebony fingerboards for new instruments. Premium quality air dried ebony, unstained. Made in Italy

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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "PRO", two pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.005
    Maple "Pro" violin back two pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Pro" violin...

    €80.00

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    <p>Viola necks are all different, so we created a very well cut unshaped ebony nut. The trapezoid shape is perfect for finishing the nut very quickly.</p>
    013.013
    Viola Nut, Unshaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Viola Nut, Unshaped -...

    €4.26

    Very well cut unshaped ebony nut. The trapezoid shape is perfect for finishing the nut very quickly.

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    004.015
    Blocks & Linings Set - Viola Grandi Liutai Italiani Viola

    Blocks & Linings Set -...

    €6.71
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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "MASTER", two pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.004
    Maple "Master" violin back two pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Master" violin...

    €155.66

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "MASTER", one pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.007
    Maple "Master" violin back one pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Master" violin...

    €172.05

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "BASIC", two pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.006
    Maple "Basic" violin back two pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Basic" violin...

    €40.00

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    <p>Violin top of Val di Fiemme Spruce, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "PRO".</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 10 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Made in Italy</p>
    001.002
    Top "Pro" violin Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Top "Pro" violin

    €22.87
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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "PRO", one pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.008
    Maple "Pro" violin back one pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Pro" violin...

    €90.08

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    002.015
    Blocks & Linings Willow Set - Cello Grandi Liutai Italiani Cello

    Blocks & Linings...

    €19.59
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    <p>Set of 5 pieces. Top Quality African Ebony. Thickness is low and it is only suitable for new instruments. It enters only half the thickness of the edge. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.</p>
    013.011
    Violin Saddle, Thin, Shaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Violin Saddle, Thin,...

    €3.44

    Set of 5 pieces. It enters only half the thickness of the edge. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.

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    <h2 class="MsoNormal"><span>Dye for ebony wood</span></h2> <p>Ebony dye suitable for furniture and musical instruments.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Nero³ <span> </span>Original water-based concentrated extract for Ebony parts.</span></p> <p>This wonderful blend of pigments penetrates the wood quickly and perfectly masks the light grain of every wood already from the first applications. For permanent colouring processes, leaves a natural deep black on all wood parts such as Pegs, Fingerboards, Sadles and Nuts!</p> <p>Application- clean item thoroughly, remove grease and grime including old sealer or polish.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sponge on light coats. Let dry in between coats until Ebony is totally black.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Coverage approx. 180+ applications .<span>  </span>Professional Use.</span></p> <p>Designed by violinmakers with built-in applicator sponge.  50ml bottles</p> <p></p> <p></p>
    045.085
    Dye for ebony wood - Nero³ - 50 ml Grandi Liutai Italiani Ebony Stain

    Dye for ebony wood -...

    €8.11
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    <h2>oil to rehydrate the wood of keyboards and other musical instruments</h2> <p>Cleans and maintains the fingerboard, prevents cracks and keeps the surface smooth. Perfect balance between slide and static friction.</p> <p>Content 75 ml</p>
    045.403
    Bellacura Fingerboard Oil  Ebony Stain

    Bellacura Fingerboard Oil

    €10.57

    Cleans and maintains the fingerboard, prevents cracks and keeps the surface smooth. 

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    <p>Violin Maple Back from Bosnia-Erzegovina, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "PRO", one pieces radial cut.</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Including ribs for make a violin</p>
    001.009
    Maple "Basic" violin back one pieces + Ribs Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Maple "Basic" violin...

    €45.00

    Including ribs for make a violin

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    <p>Violin top of Val di Fiemme Spruce, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "BASIC".</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 5 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Made in Italy</p>
    001.003
    Top "Basic" violin Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Top "Basic" violin

    €10.57
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    001.019
    Sawn Bassbar - Violin/Viola Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Sawn Bassbar -...

    €2.13
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    <p>Set of 5 pieces. Top Quality African Ebony. Thickness is sufficient for restoration work or on new instruments. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.</p>
    013.015
    Cello Nut, Shaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Cello Nut, Shaped - 5 pcs

    €7.79

    Set of 5 pieces, pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.

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    005.007
    Spruce Split Soundpost for Violin - lenght 42,2 cm Grandi Liutai Italiani Soundposts

    Spruce Split Soundpost...

    €7.62
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    <p>Violin top of Val di Fiemme Spruce, naturally seasoned.</p> <p>Quality "Master".</p> <p>Minimum age of maturation of 10 years.</p> <p></p> <p>Made in Italy</p>
    001.001
    Top "Master" violin Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Top "Master" violin

    €32.70
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    001.015
    Blocks & Linings Set - Violin Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Blocks & Linings Set -...

    €5.66
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    <p>Set of 5 pieces. Top Quality African Ebony. Thickness is regular and they are suitable for new and old instruments. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.</p>
    013.012
    Violin/Viola Saddle, Regular, Shaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Violin/Viola Saddle,...

    €3.77

    Set of 5 pieces. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.

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    <p>Set of 5 pieces. Top Quality African Ebony. Thickness is sufficient for restoration work or on new instruments. Pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.</p>
    013.010
    Violin Nut, Shaped - 5 pcs Grandi Liutai Italiani Saddles & Nuts

    Violin Nut, Shaped - 5...

    €3.77

    Set of 5 pieces, pre-shaped and ready for easy, final shaping and fitting.

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    001.012
    Violin Neck Grandi Liutai Italiani Violin

    Violin Neck

    €10.57

I violini vengono costruiti da oltre 500 anni utilizzando una semplice combinazione: Abete Rosso per il piano armonico, che Grandi liutai Italiani estrae dalle foreste delle Dolomiti nelle Alpi Italiane, e Acero per fasce, testa e fondo. L'acero più utilizzato è quello Riccio (Acer Platanoides) proveniente dai Balcani o dai Carpazi, mentre tra i più ricercati è l'acero Montano (Acer Pseudoplatanus) che cresce a quote più elevate ed è molto più compatto. Grandi liutai Italiani acquista i tronchi di questa rara specie di Acero in Croazia, Bosnia e Montenegro. La tradizione Cremonese vuole che gli zocchetti interni siano in Salice che proviene dalla Pianura Padana.

L’acero della Bosnia che proponiamo su grandiliutai.com ha un peso nettamente inferiore rispetto a quello molto più economico prodotto in Romania. Ha i raggi midollari molto marcati e ha le caratteristiche che si possono trovare sui violini di Stradivari più celebri.

Negli ultimi anni molti studi hanno evidenziato che il segreto di Stradivari era legato alla sua profonda conoscenza del legno di risonanza e dell’importanza che dava a ciascun elemento che componeva i suoi capolavori.

Il primo strumento ad arco costruito da tenere sulla spalla aveva dimensioni simili alla viola e per ottenere un suono più squillante ed acuto gli artigiani del passato hanno creato una versione piccola della viola chiamata appunto "viol-ino" (piccola viola). I quattro strumenti ad arco più conosciuti rispecchiano infatti i registri delle voci dei cantanti: Il violino e' il Soprano, la Viola il Contralto, il Violoncello il Tenore e il Contrabbasso il Basso.