One of the softer hardwoods, poplar is well balanced tonally and similar to alder, but with a defined resonance and sustain. Not always the most attractive of woods, poplar is commonly used with opaque finishes. Occasionally though, aesthetically pleasing
pieces can be found.
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On our travels, we’re constantly on the lookout for distinctive tonewoods that would make unique and striking guitars. We often have a small, and changing assortment of these finds in stock, so please contact us for details of our current selection. We can also usually source any particular wood you specify.
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Northern Hard Ash has a bright tone and good sustain. A hard dense wood with an open grain that is frequently beautiful and lends itself to natural or trans finishes.
Grain fillers are commonly used, opening up further aesthetic options.
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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.
A wood that lends itself to a wide variety of finishes.
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Alder is a comparatively lighter-weight wood with a balanced, full-bodied tone and good mid-range clarity. Aesthetically, Alder is light brown with tight pores and reasonable grain. Commonly used with opaque finishes, some pieces can look appealing with a trans finish.
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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.
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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. Grain fillers are commonly used, opening up further aesthetic options.
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