This exceptional quality Maple wood has been kiln dried and carefully surfaced on two sides. A vast array of colors are possible, from white & gold to coral and red. Individual pictures show you exactly what you are buying, so you can select according to your preferences. This slab has a 8-1/2" x 3-1/2" area with incursion present that is 1/16" thick. It has some beautiful fiddleback. It has a couple rough edges.