Carpathian Spruce Tops Botanical Name: picea abies The quality of the sound produced from these tops is incredible. The Carpathian spruce is fast becoming a favorite wood to use for Luthiers and instrument makers alike. This wood is often compared to Adirondack Spruce, Red Spruce, and German Spruce; but it still possesses the best tonal quality. Very stiff with great tap tone.
Carpathian Spruce
![](bmz_cache/c/categories-carpathianjpg.image.30x40.jpg)