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Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
Wood Figures: Beyond Aesthetics
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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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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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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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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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Modern luthery faces a new challenge: maintaining excellence without relying on increasingly scarce tropical species....

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  • Pale Moon: the wood that stands out for its own contrast
    Pale Moon: the wood that stands out for its own contrast
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    In the world of luthiery, few woods manage to combine striking visual impact with the acoustic properties that define a great instrument. Pale Moon, also known as moon ebony (Diospyros malabarica), is one of them. With unique streaks ranging from black and gray to cream tones, its appearance evokes marble or the night sky, making each plank a unique piece of nature.

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  • Padauk Bariolé: A guitar wood with personality
    Padauk Bariolé: A guitar wood with personality
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    Ensuring that a guitar stands out and reflects a unique personality is an essential detail in its construction. If you want your guitar to possess an exceptional character that makes it stand out, choosing the right wood is crucial. 

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  • Samanguila, the best alternative to American Mahogany
    Samanguila, the best alternative to American Mahogany
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    Samanguila, or Khaya ivorensis for the technically inclined, is a type of wood that has been appearing in the world of luthiery. Known as African Mahogany in English, it has come to take the place traditionally held by classic Mahogany. This African-origin wood is increasingly appearing in luthiers’ workshops and guitar and bass manufacturers' catalogs. But is it really a good alternative to American Mahogany? Here, I’ll tell you more about African Mahogany.

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