I've thought the term "baked" was just a simplified term for torrefaction that some makers use. I and a couple shop owners I've spoken with over the years use the terms interchangeably. (Perhaps we're wrong...?) I have two torrefied guitars (one just the top, the other top, B&S, and braces). While different builders may have their nuanced approach to the process I was under the impression it's all done basically the same (high temps in an inert, oxygen deficit environment); other than the precise "recipe" of time and temps used to "dial-in" what the luthier wants. Again, am I wrong...?
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