Show me some bear claws

[EllaMom]

I keep reading references to "bear claw" in the wood grain. Show me what that looks like! I'm not sure I understand. Thanks! And did the bear claw in your guitar attract you or almost dissuade you? Why? Double thanks!!

[Jschlueter]

Here is a good example of bearclaw in spruce. The technical term is hazelfichte.

[ewalling]

Sorry! It's late and I'm feeling frisky. Just ignore me!

[harvl]

Here is one in Sitka

[T1mothy]

Harvey, please! Turn it around

[Staredge]

Ended up selling it, but I loved the top on my 110. I like figured wood.

[EllaMom]

Originally Posted by ewalling

Sorry! It's late and I'm feeling frisky. Just ignore me!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA~ *snort*

[EllaMom]

To the rest of you....THANKS!

NOW I get it! Not sure why they are called "bear claws"....but I like 'em!

[ewalling]

I think the idea is that the effect is like the scratches of a bear against a tree. Personally, I really like it; it's like a purely natural wood design.

[OddManOut]

Here ya go...Alaskan sitka with tons 'o claw.

[bizango1]

Looks like it came from a tree, eh?

[EllaMom]

bizango, thanks for the macro look. NOW I get it for sure. That DOES look like a claw raked across some straight grain, "pulling" it to the right.

And I do like the look! Wonder if my HV GS Mini (on order) will be "clawed"?

[scottishrogue]

This is my Martin D-35. I got a special "discount" from the dealer to take it off his hands! Best sounding guitar I own!

Glen

[perttime]

At least some look as if there was a branch or some "imperfection" in the wood nearby, and the wood grew around it. Is that what it is?

[mc1]