Curly Eucalyptus

The Curly Eucalyptus is not very common in the musical instrument’s construction; however, it has certain qualities that makes it worth working with.

This wood has a great mechanical resistance, hardness and elasticity, in addition to a very colorful veining. However, it must be worked with delicacy, since it is a difficult wood to dry and it tends to deform.

If you work it carefully, the Curly Eucalyptus backs of for acoustic guitar from Barber Woods can be a good option for your instrument.

BOTANICAL NAME: Eucalyptus globulus

COMMERCIAL NAMES: White Eucalyptus

ORIGIN: Tasmania

DESCRIPTION:740-830 kg/m³ density. The color of the sapwood is greyish white or pale cream and the heartwood goes from cinnamon-color to reddish brown or light yellow. The wood grain is medium and twisty.

SUGGESTIONS: It’s important to keep the wood in a place without abrupt temperature or humidity changes, a great powerful equipment is necessary to saw because of the deformations that growth tautness can cause.

DRYING: Drying is complicated. There’re risks of deformations, crack formation and

USES: In the musical field, is exclusively used for the sounding box, back and sides. It’s also used for railroads and wooden flooring.