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Hard maple guitar neck, drumstick and piano components
For over a decade, JM Champeau has been supplying quality guitar neck blanks, drumstick dowels and piano components to musical instrument makers. From timber selection to milling, we’ve worked tirelessly throughout the years to better streamline our operations. All of these improvements have contributed to the creation of our exclusive VacuBright™ process.
The following factors contribute in making the VacuBright™ process so unique
Hard maple of the highest quality.
Canadian hard maple is renowned for its slow growth and high density.
Our mill’s proximity to forests reduces the time between
harvest and processing, thereby preserving the quality
of the fiber.
Double-taper primary sawing.
This technology allows
for alignment with the natural grain of the wood.
Only straight-grained white boards are selected
for these components.
Pre-drying in a controlled environment.
Protects and preserves freshly cut lumber, reducing defects caused
by prolonged exposure to sunlight and other elements.
Vacuum drying.
This unique process reduces
oxidation, preserves the natural color of the wood
fiber and delivers an impressive whiteness while
providing unequalled straightness and stability.
28 criteria for wood component cutting.
These include fiber straightness, color, and many other
natural characteristics of hardwood.
Classification according to JM Champeau’s quality standards.
Specially adapted to the industry, our
quality classification was developed specifically
to meet the technical and economic needs of the market.
VacuBright certifies to manufacturers of musical instruments
the highest quality components in the industry!
