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Currently I have a fair selection of woods in stock, below I have listed my current inventry, other specific woods can be obtained on request.



Back and sides Availability

Common NameScientific NameStock Availability
East Indian RosewoodDalbergia LatifoliaYes
OvangkolGuibourtia ehieYes
Palo EscritoDalbergia palescritoYes
Amazon RosewoodDalbergia SpruceanaNo
Tasmanian BlackwoodAcacia melanoxylonYes
PadoukPterocarpus soyauxiiYes
CamatilloDalbergia congestifloraYes
CocoboloDalbergia retusaYes
ZiricoteCordia dodecandraOrder
Madagascar RosewoodDalbergia baroniiNo
TulipwoodHarpullia pendulaNo


Soundboard Availability

Scientific NameLocalityStock Availability
Sitka spruceCaldera Alaska (Quilted),Tranquil point Alaska(Quilted/Bearclaw), Alaska (Bearclaw), Craig Alaska (Head Tree, this tree lay dead for over 60 years) Yes
Western Red cedarMost from AlaskaYes
European spruceMore likely to be Yugoslavia area.
Carpathian/Ukrainian.
Yes
Alaskan yellow cedarAlaskaYes
Engelman spruceAlaskaYes

A genuine Rosewood with beautiful bright yellow and orange-red colours. Over time it oxidizes to a rich brown-red color.

   Cocobolo  Dalbergia retusa


Striking in appearance, similar to Brazilian Rosewood, only in shades of greys and olive greens with black rather than reds with black.

                          Ziricote Cordia dodecandra


I am currently building a classical guitar from a set of madagascar rosewood and will shortly feature it on my site.  I don't foresee future availability of this wood.

   Madagascar Rosewood  Dalbergia baronii


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