Wood Selection Guide
Kinds / Choice
| Sample |
Kind |
Origin |
Use |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
European Spruce |
Europe |
Top, Bracing |
 |
Sitka Spruce |
North-America |
Top, Bracing |
 |
Cedar |
North America |
Top |
 |
Mahogany |
Africa, America |
Back, Sides, Neck |
 |
Ovankol |
Africa |
Back, Sides |
 |
Walnut |
North-America |
Back, Sides |
 |
Flamed American Walnut |
North-America |
Back, Sides |
 |
Indian Rosewood |
India, Pakisan |
Back, Sides, Fingerboard, Bridge, Bindings |
 |
Padouk |
Africa |
Back, Sides |
 |
Cherry |
Europe |
Back, Sides |
 |
Myrtle |
North-America |
Back, Sides |
 |
Brazilian Rosewood |
Brazil |
Back, Sides, Fingerboard, Bridge, Bindings |
 |
Brazilian Rosewood (vertical grain) |
Brazil |
Back, Sides, Fingerboard, Bridge, Bindings |
 |
Ebony |
Africa, Asia |
Fingerboard, Bridge |
 |
Koa |
Hawaii |
Back, Sides |
 |
Flamed Maple |
Europe |
Back, Sides |