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Is Purpleheart a Good Tonewood

Wed Apr 24, by Sebastian Wolf

When it comes to crafting guitars, tonewood is key. Sure, making sure you get the best-sounding wood is essential, but how about picking aesthetically pleasing wood, too? Enter purpleheart. Hailing from the verdant forests of Latin America, this woo...

Are Laminate Guitars Really That Bad?

Wed Oct 11, by Sebastian Wolf

Maligned by some and regarded as incredible value for money by others - laminate guitars certainly divide opinion. But are laminate guitars good? In this article, we'll discuss the composition of laminate guitars, explore how they stack up against s...

Are Engineered Fretboards Good?

Mon May 29, by Sebastian Wolf

In this article, we'll delve into the world of engineered fretboard materials and examine their impact on guitar tone, playability, and sustainability....

Is Meranti a Good Alternative to Mahogany?

Mon May 29, by Sebastian Wolf

In this article, we'll examine meranti as a tonewood, explore its use in guitars and tonal characteristics, and answer the question: is meranti a good alternative to mahogany?...

Is Poplar a Good Guitar Wood?

Mon May 29, by Sebastian Wolf

In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the wood, including its audio characteristics, durability, and sustainability....

Is Pau Ferro a Good Alternative to Rosewood?

Sun Apr 16, by Sebastian Wolf

While the dwindling supplies of classic tonewoods is a sad situation, the resulting gap in the market has seen guitar makers hunt out a range of great new options. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at one such up-and-coming tonewood and cons...

Is Koa a Good Guitar Wood?

Wed Apr 05, by Sebastian Wolf

While its name doesn't carry the same weight as tonewood heavyweights such as mahogany and rosewood, many players and luthiers regard koa as one of the finest guitar woods around....

What Are the Most Sustainable Guitar Woods?

Tue Mar 28, by Sebastian Wolf

In this article, we’ll look at some of the most sustainable guitar woods around, including established favourites and future classics....

What's the Difference Between Nato and Nyatoh Wood?

Wed Mar 08, by Sebastian Wolf

In this article, we'll take a closer look at both kinds of wood and answer the question: What's the difference between nato and nyatoh?...

Why Is Maple Such a Popular Tonewood?

Wed Mar 08, by Sebastian Wolf

Guitar tops, necks, back and sides… is there anything that maple can't do?...