Option: Body Woods

One of the softer hardwoods, poplar is well balanced tonally and similar to alder, but with a defined resonance and sustain.

Find out more about the distinctive tonewoods available for your bespoke Gordon Smith guitar.

Northern Hard Ash is a hard, dense wood with an open grain that lends itself to natural or trans finishes. It has a bright tone and good sustain.

A classic choice for bodies and necks, mahogany is a fairly dense, medium to heavy wood, giving a warm and balanced tone with good depth.

Alder is a comparatively lighter-weight wood with a balanced, full-bodied tone and good mid-range clarity.

Korina, or white limba, is warm and resonant with great clarity and sustain. A lighter hardwood, related to mahogany, it has a fine grain that looks good natural or finished.

Swamp Ash, or Southern Soft Ash, is a relatively lightweight wood, creamy in colour with appealing grain. It is highly resonant with a bright sound, and lends itself to natural or trans finishes.