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Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
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03/24/2026
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Flame, quilt, burl and spalt each have a specific origin, their own working characteristics, and a defined place...

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Practical guide to drying and storing tonal wood
Practical guide to drying and storing tonal wood
Posted in: News
03/12/2026
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Learn how to properly dry and store your lutherie wood. Essential tools, drying methods, common mistakes and a...

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Seven Tips for Buying Wood for Musical Instruments Online
Seven Tips for Buying Wood for Musical Instruments Online
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02/20/2026
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Learn how to pick tonewood for musical instruments online with confidence and a pro mindset. Practical tips on cuts,...

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Qué significa que una madera esté bien secada (y por qué importa de verdad)
Qué significa que una madera esté bien secada (y por qué importa de verdad)
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02/02/2026
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Secar madera no es esperar.Es controlar cómo pierde su humedad para que sea estable, predecible y segura de...

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Brankowood: a sustainable alternative to ebony
Brankowood: a sustainable alternative to ebony
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11/10/2025
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Modern luthery faces a new challenge: maintaining excellence without relying on increasingly scarce tropical species....

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How to choose the right pickup for your guitar?
How to choose the right pickup for your guitar?
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03/28/2022
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In the world of musical instruments, the electric guitar is one of the most recent compared to classical instruments....
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Brazilian Rosewood, The Most Desired Wood | Maderas Barber
Brazilian Rosewood, The Most Desired Wood | Maderas Barber
Posted in: Tonewoods and other products
03/22/2023
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Brazilian Rosewood is one of the most desired woods for musical instruments, and has an almost mythical status in the...
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How to choose the right string gauge based on your guitar's scale and tuning
How to choose the right string gauge based on your guitar's scale and tuning
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04/03/2025
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Choosing the right string gauge is no small decision. For many musicians and luthiers, finding the ideal balance...
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Titebond, the glue par excellence
Titebond, the glue par excellence
Posted in: Tonewoods and other products
06/19/2023
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Do you know the possibilities of Titebond wood glue? Visit our article and learn about the different varieties of the...
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Fijian mahogany: The sustainable and high quality wood that is revolutionizing the music industry
Fijian mahogany: The sustainable and high quality wood that is revolutionizing the music industry
Posted in: Tonewoods and other products
02/09/2023
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Fijian mahogany is a durable wood, with a reddish color that varies from light to dark red. This wood is highly...
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  • Black Friday 2025: epic deals on tonewoods for your builds
    Black Friday 2025: epic deals on tonewoods for your builds
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    Black Friday's coming! Join our newsletter and be the first to grab the best discounts on tonewoods and everything you need in your workshop.

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  • Master your guitar tuning with Gotoh's high-end machine heads
    Master your guitar tuning with Gotoh's high-end machine heads
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    Every skilled guitarist needs to perfectly master the tuning of his guitar and every good luthier must equip his instruments with the best machine heads. After all, both are looking for a clear and defined sound that can only be achieved with a quality machine head.

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  • Aged tops and necks for authentic relic guitars
    Aged tops and necks for authentic relic guitars
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    What if we told you that you could travel back in time, back to the first half of the 20th century and discover the most emblematic guitars of that time? Thanks to the aged wood, nowadays we can bring the most historical models of classic, acoustic and electric guitars to the present day. How? By creating perfect replicas of the guitars of those times. 

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  • We launch MB Exclusive, our own brand for the best pieces we have in stock
    We launch MB Exclusive, our own brand for the best pieces we have in stock
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    There is no doubt that looking for the perfect wood to create a guitar is an arduous task that every luthier must do before starting to make it. At Maderas Barber we want to make your work easier and we launch MB exclusive, our own brand of unique pieces and finished parts. A project born at the request of customers. A project in which the exclusivity of each instrument is the goal.

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  • How to choose the right pickup for your guitar?
    How to choose the right pickup for your guitar?
    Posted in: Tips and tricks
    32832 Views Liked

    In the world of musical instruments, the electric guitar is one of the most recent compared to classical instruments. This does not mean that it is less complex, as it is made up of many elements that allow us to achieve those spectacular sounds that we find in many musical genres.</p

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  • Fender at Maderas Barber
    Fender at Maderas Barber
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    Almost at the same time as the founding of Maderas Barber, was appearing in the USA a company that would mark the future of the electric guitar for the next 60 years. Its legacy continues to this day, and it is still one of the most important brand in the world market. We are talking about Fender, undoubtedly the brand that has had the greatest influence on popularization, innovation and renewal of the electric guitar since its creation.

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