Instrument grade tonewood, differs from other woods in its consistency, density, strength & appearance. Tonewoods include the spruce & cedar most typically used for the tops of stringed instruments, the maple, mahogany, rosewood, walnut & cherry used for the necks, backs & sides, fingerboards & bridges.
- What type of wood is used for instruments?
- What is AAA rosewood?
- What wood is used for soundboards?
- What is AAA sitka spruce?
What type of wood is used for instruments?
Wooden flutes, recorders, and baroque and classical period instruments may be made of various hardwoods, such as pear wood (Pyrus species), boxwood (Buxus species), or ebony (Diospyros species).
What is AAA rosewood?
it stands for 'absolutely adorable' rosewood. here's what Breedlove said was AAA rosewood in 2007.
What wood is used for soundboards?
Spruce and cedar are the most frequently used woods for the soundboard of an acoustic guitar. This is the most common wood used for the tops, it is highly resonant, and has a well balanced and bright tone.
What is AAA sitka spruce?
Description. AAA Non-figured Dreadnought Sitka Spruce. These tops are produced with the finest tonewood fiber in the world. Procured from salvage sourced old-growth Sitka Spruce. These are High Grade tops.