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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
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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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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
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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
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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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  • Why Shellac is So Special in Musical Instruments
    Why Shellac is So Special in Musical Instruments
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    Shellac is one of those finishes that luthiers love, and for good reason. It protects and enhances the beauty of instruments without excessively affecting the natural vibrations of the wood—something not all finishes can achieve. Of course, every finish adds a bit of weight and changes the instrument’s properties, but shellac does this so lightly that it barely interferes.

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  • Why Shellac is So Special in Musical Instruments
    Why Shellac is So Special in Musical Instruments
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    6947 Views Liked

    Shellac is one of those finishes that luthiers love, and for good reason. It protects and enhances the beauty of instruments without excessively affecting the natural vibrations of the wood—something not all finishes can achieve. Of course, every finish adds a bit of weight and changes the instrument’s properties, but shellac does this so lightly that it barely interferes.

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  • Aging Techniques Every Luthier Should Know
    Aging Techniques Every Luthier Should Know
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    Wood aging is a fundamental aspect of building high-quality guitars, a key technique in crafting a great instrument. Traditionally, luthiers have valued the passage of time in woods as a way to enhance the acoustic qualities of the piece. However, waiting decades for the wood to reach those qualities isn’t always practical. 

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  • Aging Techniques Every Luthier Should Know
    Aging Techniques Every Luthier Should Know
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    2881 Views Liked

    Wood aging is a fundamental aspect of building high-quality guitars, a key technique in crafting a great instrument. Traditionally, luthiers have valued the passage of time in woods as a way to enhance the acoustic qualities of the piece. However, waiting decades for the wood to reach those qualities isn’t always practical. 

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