WOOD MATERIAL BANK
The choice of body wood is crucial, as it forms the primary tonal foundation of your instrument. It influences everything, from overall resonance and sustain to the fundamental tonal characteristics. Explore our vast selection of body woods, each carefully chosen for its unique tonal properties, aesthetic appeal, and structural integrity. Let the body wood you select bring the sound in your head to life.
Body
European Ash is cherished for its excellent tonal qualities and stunning aesthetic. With a bright, sustained tone and pronounced mid-range, this wood creates a sound that is both powerful and balanced. Visually, European Ash offers a unique grain pattern that varies from straight to wild, lending each piece its unique charm.
European Ash
Swamp Ash, lighter than its European counterpart, is known for its resonant, sweet tone and open grain. It has long been a favorite of electric guitar and bass builders due to its balanced tone across lows, mids, and highs. It offers a characteristic "twang" and delivers a punchy, crisp tone that is rich in harmonics.
Swamp Ash
Olive Ash, also known as Black Ash, is famous for its olive-like figure in the grain. It is not only visually captivating but also lends a unique tonal character to the instrument. It's denser than the other Ash varieties, contributing to a focused sound with excellent sustain and a strong upper mid-range.
Olive Ash
Alder has long been a favorite wood choice for bodies due to its balanced and resonant tone. Known for its rich lows, crisp highs, and growling midrange, Alder helps create instruments that can handle a spectrum of sound, making it versatile for various genres. It's fairly light, allowing for comfortable playing hours, and it has a uniformly light color, making it ideal for a variety of finishes.
Alder
Flamed Maple brings an exquisite look to any instrument with its unique "flamed" patterns. But it's not all about aesthetics. This dense wood imparts a bright, articulate tone that is balanced by a strong midrange and robust sustain. The vibrant flame patterns combined with its exciting tonal properties make Flamed Maple a coveted choice for musicians seeking both looks and sound.
Flamed Maple
Pine holds a special place in the history of guitar and bass building. Traditionally used in the earliest Fender guitars, Pine is known for its softness and lightweight characteristics, delivering a warm, resonant tone with a pronounced midrange and soft highs. It's the perfect choice for those seeking a vintage vibe, with a tone that breaks up nicely and a distinct aesthetic that hints at the rich history of instrument crafting.
Pine
Paulownia is an incredibly lightweight wood, making it an excellent choice for musicians who value comfort and extended playing sessions. Its tonal characteristics are often compared to those of Swamp Ash, providing a balanced spectrum with a slightly pronounced midrange. Despite its light weight, Paulownia does not compromise on resonance or sustain, making it a fascinating choice for players who seek comfort without sacrificing tone.
Pawlonia
Poplar is a highly popular choice due to its balanced tonal response, comparable to Alder. It delivers a well-rounded tone with solid lows, sparkling highs, and a slightly pronounced midrange. Poplar's straightforward grain and light color make it an ideal choice for solid finishes. If you're after an excellent all-rounder wood that offers both balanced tone and a vast array of finishing options, Poplar is a solid choice.
Poplar
Known for its rich, warm tone, Mahogany is the go-to choice for musicians seeking depth and warmth in their sound. It's known to produce strong lows and a slightly subdued top end, making it perfect for genres that require a round, full tone. Mahogany is denser than many other tonewoods, which contributes to its sustain and resonance. It's beloved for its dark, straight grain that presents a classic, timeless aesthetic.
Mahogany
European Ash is cherished for its excellent tonal qualities and stunning aesthetic. With a bright, sustained tone and pronounced mid-range, this wood creates a sound that is both powerful and balanced. Visually, European Ash offers a unique grain pattern that varies from straight to wild, lending each piece its unique charm.
Birch
Redwood is highly sought after due to its distinct visual character and tonal personality. With a rich history in the world of luthiery, Redwood offers a balanced tone, with a beautiful warm low-end, a clear and present midrange, and crisp highs. Its stunning grain patterns can range from straight to wavy and often present unique, captivating colors. An instrument with a Redwood body is sure to be a standout piece, both in tone and aesthetics.
Redwood
Bubinga is an exotic wood known for its stunning visual appeal and tonal power. It offers strong, clear fundamentals, coupled with an impressively rich harmonic content. This results in a tight low-end, a lush, complex midrange and smooth, singing highs. Bubinga is denser and heavier than many other tonewoods, contributing to its excellent sustain and resonance. Its beautiful grain patterns and reddish-brown hue make it an aesthetically pleasing choice as well.
Bubinga
Brazilian Cedar, also known as Cedro Rosa, is a lightweight wood with a notably warm tone. It delivers a well-balanced sound with a sweet midrange and a slightly pronounced upper-midrange, ideal for players who desire a distinct tone that can cut through a mix. Despite its name, Brazilian Cedar is not a true cedar and is actually closer to the Mahogany family, which is evident in its tonal characteristics. Its grain is typically straight, with an occasional interlocking pattern, and its natural color varies from a light pinkish brown to a deep reddish brown.
Brazilian Cedar
Renowned for its harmonic richness and dynamic responsiveness, Red Cedar is a top-tier choice for those seeking a soft yet articulate tone. It excels in delivering a lush, complex midrange and clear, defined highs, making it a favorite among discerning players. Aesthetically, Red Cedar boasts warm, reddish-brown hues, and its tight, straight grain imparts an elegant and sophisticated character to any instrument. Light in weight but heavy on charm, a Red Cedar-bodied instrument is a joy to play and behold.
Red Cedar
Black Limba, also known as Korina, is a prized wood for its exceptional tonal properties and striking aesthetic appeal. Sonically, it provides a balanced, resonant tone with a strong midrange, crisp treble, and well-defined bass. It's often likened to Mahogany but with a touch more brightness, bringing a pleasing blend of warmth and clarity. Visually, Black Limba stands out with its unique dark streaks against a lighter background, offering an intriguing contrast. For those looking for a balance of distinctive looks and versatile tone, Black Limba is a compelling choice.
Black Limba
Top
The top wood of your instrument is the crowning glory of its visual appeal. This isn't just a selection for tonal qualities, but a personal artistic expression that distinguishes your instrument from the rest. From bold, vibrant grains to subtle, elegant patterns, our meticulously curated range of top woods provides an array of stunning options. Choose a top wood that not only enhances the sound but captures your unique style and aesthetic vision.
These pieces having little to no effect on tone, no further description is needed. Keep in mind this is a sample, but there are many more in our stock, and out there !
Flamed Maple
Claro Walnut
Quilted Maple
Olive Ash
Mango
Bocote
Ebony
Indian Rosewood
Birdseye Maple
Royal Ebony
Cocobolo
Torrefied Maple
European Ash
Olive
Zebrano
Flamed Ash
Spalted Maple
Padouk
Mango
Mahogany
Imbuya
Bubinga
Bocote
Wenge
Holly
Flamed Eucalyptus
Poplar Burl
Japanese Maple
Redheart
Pau Ferro
Purpleheart
Macassar Ebony
Camphor Burl
Amboyna Burl
Buckeye Burl
Flamed Redwood
Myrtle
Koa
Neck
In the quest for the perfect instrument, the choice of neck wood is pivotal. It's more than a physical link between your hands and your music; it's the spine of your sound. The neck wood shapes the playability, tone, and overall aesthetic of your instrument, marrying the headstock to the body and contributing significantly to the sonic signature. From classic tonewoods like maple and mahogany to more exotic selections like wenge and rosewood, our diverse range allows you to tailor your instrument's feel and voice to your unique artistic vision
Renowned for its strength and durability, plain or hard maple is a classic choice for neck wood. With a bright tonal profile, it lends a clear and defined character to your instrument's sound. This wood's tight grain structure not only provides superb stability, but also contributes to a smooth and comfortable playing feel.
Plain/Hard Maple
Bringing an element of visual elegance to your instrument, flamed maple is admired for its distinct curly or 'flamed' grain pattern. But this wood isn't just about aesthetics — its tonal qualities are similar to hard maple, providing bright and resonant tones with a strong sustain. A flamed maple neck can truly make your instrument stand out, both in appearance and sound.
Flamed Maple
Bringing an element of visual elegance to your instrument, flamed maple is admired for its distinct curly or 'flamed' grain pattern. But this wood isn't just about aesthetics — its tonal qualities are similar to hard maple, providing bright and resonant tones with a strong sustain. A flamed maple neck can truly make your instrument stand out, both in appearance and sound.
Birdseye Maple
Also known as roasted or baked maple, torrefied maple is treated in a high-heat, low-oxygen process that enhances its natural qualities. This process makes the wood more resilient to changes in humidity and temperature, resulting in a neck that stays in tune better and is less prone to warping. Tonally, torrefied maple is slightly warmer than untreated maple, but still maintains the wood's characteristic clarity and sustain.
Torrefied Maple
This is a classic wood for guitar necks, appreciated for its warm, soft tonality. Mahogany necks tend to provide a rich, fat low end and a balanced, sweet top end. The feel of a mahogany neck is smooth and comfortable, and its natural oiliness can help to facilitate quick movement along the fretboard.
Mahogany
Typically used for fretboards, rosewood can also make for an excellent neck wood. Known for its rich, complex overtones and warm, soft sustain, a rosewood neck adds depth and complexity to your instrument's overall tone. Plus, its smooth, natural feel under the fingers makes for a comfortable playing experience.
Indian Rosewood
A popular alternative to more traditional neck woods, wenge is known for its unique grain pattern and exceptional stiffness. Its tonal characteristics are rich and warm with a quick, pronounced attack. A wenge neck can lend your instrument a distinctive visual aesthetic and a balanced, full-bodied sound.
Wenge
As the touchpoint between you and your instrument, the choice of fretboard wood can have a significant impact on your playing experience. The fretboard can subtly shape the tone and fundamentally influence the playability of your instrument. Discover our range of high-quality fretboard woods, each offering different aesthetic visuals and tonal flavors. Let your fingers feel the difference as you express your music in its purest form.
Fretboard
Maple, with its bright tonal characteristics, is a time-tested favorite in the world of instrument making. This wood brings clarity and definition to your sound, with a strong presence in the upper-mid frequencies.
Plain/Hard Maple
Flamed maple, also known as curly maple, is notable for its stunning grain patterns that resemble flames. These waves of contrast add an exquisite visual appeal and a touch of brightness and sustain to your instrument.
Flamed Maple
Birdseye maple is highly sought after for its unique, eye-catching patterns and excellent tonal qualities. This type of maple offers the same bright, clear tone as its cousins but stands out for its distinctive "bird's eye" figure, bringing a visual dimension that's as impressive as the sonic excellence it delivers.
Birdseye Maple
Roasted maple, also known as baked or torrefied maple, undergoes a special heat treatment process that removes moisture and volatiles. This results in a wood with increased stability and resistance to environmental changes, a warmer tonal color, and a beautiful darkened hue, adding an aesthetic appeal to its functional benefits.
Torrefied Maple
Ebony is a dense, hard, and resilient wood that's perfect for the rigors of regular play. Known for its smooth feel and sleek, dark aesthetics, it delivers a focused, bright tone with plenty of sustain. Its high density also allows for a fast attack, making it a favorite for many players seeking precision and clarity in their sound.
Ebony
Olive wood, originating from the Mediterranean region, is as unique in sound as it is in looks. It possesses a high density and oil content, which lends a warm, rich tone with good sustain. The striking grain pattern and color variations from light to dark brown make each piece of Olive wood uniquely beautiful. The olive's tonal and visual properties combine to create instruments of unmatched personality.
Olive
Wenge is an exotic hardwood with a striking appearance, characterized by a course grain and a deep, dark brown color. From a tonal perspective, it's known for its warm, rich lows and crisp highs. Wenge's unique combination of aesthetic appeal and sound characteristics makes it a superb choice for those seeking something a bit out of the ordinary.
Wenge
Indian Rosewood, a staple in the world of luthiery, is loved for its visual and tonal appeal. With rich, dark hues and dramatic grain patterns, it offers a captivating aesthetic. Sonically, it delivers a balanced tone with rich lows, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Its resonance and sustain make it a popular choice for both fretboards and back/sides in the construction of stringed instruments.
Indian Rosewood
Bahia Rosewood, also known as Brazilian Rosewood, is prized for its tonal qualities and scarcity. With its vibrant colors and intricate grain patterns, it is visually stunning. Tonally, it is known for its extraordinary resonance and complex overtones, with a warm and balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. Its rarity and desirability make it a precious addition to any instrument.
Bahia Rosewood
Ziricote is an exotic wood known for its strong visual appeal and tonal properties. It boasts a spider-webbing or landscape-like grain pattern with colors ranging from medium to dark brown. Tonally, Ziricote is similar to rosewood, with deep lows and vibrant highs but with a slightly higher midrange presence. It adds richness to the tone, giving it an overall full and balanced sound. Each Ziricote-adorned instrument is a unique piece of art.
Ziricote
Bocote is a striking exotic wood known for its bold patterns, eye-catching contrasts, and exciting aesthetics. With grain patterns ranging from straight to wild swirls and curves, it has a distinct look that makes each instrument truly unique. Sonically, Bocote is comparable to other hardwoods, providing a balanced, warm tone with clear sustain. Its midrange focus coupled with bright, crisp highs makes it a great choice for players seeking an engaging visual and tonal experience.
Bocote
Mango wood, known for its captivating figure and variations in color, brings a tropical allure to any instrument. Its unique grain patterns can range from curly to spalted, each piece being distinct. Tonally, Mango offers a warm and resonant sound with an emphasis on the mid-range frequencies. It delivers a rounded, articulate tone, making it an intriguing choice for players seeking both aesthetic and tonal uniqueness.
Mango
Royal Ebony, often known as Black and White Ebony, lives up to its regal name with an extraordinary visual aesthetic characterized by its dramatic black streaks contrasted against a light background. This highly desired wood is not only visually stunning but also tonally appealing. It offers a clear, bright tone with good sustain, making it a popular choice for fretboards. It contributes to a precise and articulate sound, making it a perfect fit for players seeking a distinguished and royal feel to their instrument.
Royal Ebony
Cocobolo is a true luxury wood, renowned for its stunning grain patterns, ranging from straight to swirled, and its vibrant color palette that darkens over time. Its hues vary from rich reds to deep oranges and dark blacks, creating a unique visual masterpiece. Tonally, Cocobolo is as impressive as its appearance, providing a bright, clear tone with exceptional sustain and a strong lower mid-range. It's dense and resonant, making it an excellent choice for players seeking both aesthetic and sonic richness.
Cocobolo
Snakewood is an exceptionally rare and exotic wood known for its distinctive snakeskin-like pattern, hence the name. Its colors range from reddish-brown to dark brown, often with black or dark brown spots that give it its unique appearance. In terms of tone, Snakewood is incredibly dense, giving it a bright, clear tone and remarkable sustain. This, coupled with its unique aesthetics, makes Snakewood a highly sought-after choice for players desiring an instrument that is as sonically pleasing as it is visually striking.
Snakewood
There are many more options, chances are, if it exists, we can test it, rate it, and potentially make a good use of any essence !
Not listed here are Purpleheart, Pau ferro, other Rosewood species and many more