The “Lady Blunt” JBV replica violin peg set carved in “Southern Live Oak” (Quercus virginiana).

Native to the southeastern United States, Southern Live Oak is revered for its durability and toughness, boasting a Janka Hardness score of 2,680 lbf. The wood was famously used in the construction of the USS Constitution, which was also known as “Old Ironsides” for its ability to repel cannonballs off the side of the ship. It is a testimony to the woods strength and durability that the USS Constitution remains the oldest ship of any type still afloat to this day.