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Since ancient times woods have been used for tools, weapons, furniture and home constructions. Wood, in simple terms, is structural tissue found in the stems, roots, and trunks of trees. However, not all wood is created equally; some woods are better suited for some types of construction, while some woods are better suited for firewood. The uses of woods depends on many factors including their physical properties such as density, texture, strength, hardness, stiffness, moisture, shrinkage, and flammability.
Wood is classified into two primary classes: hardwood and softwood. The differences are not based on actual hardness of the wood, but on their reproduction methods. Hardwoods are from seed barring deciduous trees like maple, oak, and walnut trees, and softwoods are from gymnosperm trees, those that produce cones like pine, fir and spruce trees.
Image Wood / Pounds per cubic foot Description
Image of Acacia koa wood (Koa) Koa
(Acacia koa)
38 lbs. - 42 lbs.		 Koa: Offers a warm, balanced tone with a beautiful grain pattern, often used for backs and sides of acoustic guitars. Acoustic Guitars: Back and Sides: Mahogany, rosewood, maple, and koa are popular choices, each offering unique tonal characteristics.
Image of Acer platanoides wood (Norway Maple) Norway Maple
(Acer platanoides)
26 lbs. – 42 lbs.		 Maple: Offers a bright, clear tone, used for bodies, necks, and sometimes fingerboards.
Image of Acer saccharum wood (Tiger (Curly) Maple) Tiger (Curly) Maple
(Acer saccharum)
44 lbs.		 Acoustic Guitars: Back and Sides: Mahogany, rosewood, maple, and koa are popular choices, each offering unique tonal characteristics. Neck: Maple is frequently used, often paired with a rosewood or maple fingerboard.
Image of Alnus glutinosa wood (Alder) Alder
(Alnus glutinosa)
28 lbs. - 34 lbs.		 Alder: A versatile wood used for electric guitar bodies, offering a balanced tone. Electric Guitars: Body: Alder, ash, mahogany, and basswood are common, offering a range of tones and weight.
Image of Betula pubescens wood (Silver Birch) Silver Birch
(Betula pubescens)
42 lbs.
Image of Carpinus betulus wood (Hornbeam) Hornbeam
(Carpinus betulus)
46 lbs.
Image of Dalbergia latifolia wood (Eastern Rosewood) Eastern Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)
52 lbs. - 53 lbs.		 Rosewood: Provides a complex, warm tone with good sustain, commonly used for fingerboards and bridges, as well as backs and sides. Acoustic Guitars: Back and Sides: Mahogany, rosewood, maple, and koa are popular choices, each offering unique tonal characteristics. Neck: Maple is frequently used, often paired with a rosewood or maple fingerboard.
Image of Diospyros crassiflora wood (Gaboon-Ebony) Gaboon-Ebony
(Diospyros crassiflora)
60 lbs. - 64 lbs.		 Ebony: Often used for fingerboards and bridges, providing a smooth, dense surface.
Image of Fagus sylvatica wood (Beech) Beech
(Fagus sylvatica)
32 lbs. – 56 lbs.
Image of Fraxinus excelsior wood (Ash) Ash
(Fraxinus excelsior)
40 lbs. – 53 lbs.		 Ash: Another popular choice for electric guitar bodies, often associated with a bright, resonant tone. Electric Guitars: Body: Alder, ash, mahogany, and basswood are common, offering a range of tones and weight. Tool handles, bats, hockey sticks, oars.
Image of Juniperus communis wood (Common Juniper) Common Juniper
(Juniperus communis)
35 lbs.
Image of Khaya ivorensis wood (African Mahogany) African Mahogany
(Khaya ivorensis)
24 lbs. - 36 lbs.		 Mahogany: Known for its warm, rich tone, it's used in both acoustic and electric guitars for necks, backs, and sides. Acoustic Guitars: Back and Sides: Mahogany, rosewood, maple, and koa are popular choices, each offering unique tonal characteristics. Electric Guitars: Body: Alder, ash, mahogany, and basswood are common, offering a range of tones and weight.
Image of Larix decidua wood (European Larch) European Larch
(Larix decidua)
31 lbs. – 35 lbs.
Image of Picea abies wood (Norway Spruce) Norway Spruce
(Picea abies)
25 lbs. – 44 lbs.		 Acoustic Guitars: Soundboard (Top): Spruce (like Sitka spruce) and cedar are widely used for their tonal qualities.
Image of Paulownia tomentosa wood (Paulownia) Paulownia
(Paulownia tomentosa)
15 lbs. - 19 lbs.
Image of Picea sitchensis wood (Sitka Spruce) Sitka Spruce
(Picea sitchensis)
27 lbs. - 28 lbs.		 Acoustic Guitars: Soundboard (Top): Spruce (like Sitka spruce) and cedar are widely used for their tonal qualities.
Image of Pinus sylvestris wood (Scots Pine) Scots Pine
(Pinus sylvestris)
22 lbs. – 31 lbs.
Image of Populus tremula wood (Aspen) Aspen
(Populus tremula)
28 lbs. - 30 lbs.
Image of Prunus avium wood (Wild Cherry) Wild Cherry
(Prunus avium)
43 lbs. – 56 lbs.		 beautiful color and workability
Image of Pyrus communis wood (Pear) Pear
(Pyrus communis)
38 lbs. – 45 lbs.
Image of Quercus robur wood (Pedunculate Oak) Pedunculate Oak
(Quercus robur)
37 lbs. – 56 lbs.		 strength and durability
Image of Terminalia superba wood (Korina) Korina
(Terminalia superba)
23 lbs. – 34 lbs.
Image of Tilia americana wood (Basswood) Basswood
(Tilia americana)
25 lbs. - 26 lbs.		 Basswood: A relatively soft wood, often used for affordable electric guitars, known for its balanced tone. Electric Guitars: Body: Alder, ash, mahogany, and basswood are common, offering a range of tones and weight.
Image of Tilia cordata wood (Small-leaved Lime) Small-leaved Lime
(Tilia cordata)
33 lbs. - 35 lbs.
Image of Ulmus glabra wood (Wych Elm) Wych Elm
(Ulmus glabra)
34 lbs. – 37 lbs.
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