The top may be the 'vocal chords' of the guitar,
​but the back and sides help shape the tone and body of the sound

​INDIAN ROSEWOOD

​Indian rosewood is the denser of the two materials offered on the standard model. This wood offers a strong bass response and abundant highs. The lower frequencies are warm with pleasing  sustain while the higher frequencies offer a sparkling brightness that 'wettens' the sound almost mimicking reverb. It’s colour ranges from burgundy to brown and over time oxidization will darken the wood. It is a handsome, stable material that is widely used by instrument makers today.

​BIG LEAF MAPLE

​Maple projects strongest in the middle and upper midrange frequencies with relatively less bass and high frequency response than Rosewood or most other hard woods. Less bass response will limit the 'oomph' and sustain somewhat and without the strong high frequencies (reverb-like wetness) the sound is drier. This is precisely why people love maple: It produces a crisp, clean amber punch that optimally articulates each note. Not always the loudest guitar in the room, but often the easiest to pick out. It has a pale creamy colour with highlights of pink and tan and is complemented by ‘flame’ figuring which gives the material a luminescence and depth.

Find out more about Standard Materials:

• Soundboards
• Hardware

Find out more about Alternative Materials and Features:

• Soundboards
• Backs and Sides
• Necks
• Hardware
• Custom Features