Tonewoods
The woods of the classical guitar: cedar and spruce tops, rosewood, ziricote and ebony backs, and why seasoning matters.
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Why tonewood is seasoned for years
Read the article: Why tonewood is seasoned for yearsTonewood is seasoned for years because wood needs time to dry evenly and release its internal tension. A top or back made of well-seasoned wood keeps its shape when the…
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Rosewood, ziricote, Java ebony: the woods of back and sides
Read the article: Rosewood, ziricote, Java ebony: the woods of back and sidesIf the top is the voice of a guitar, back and sides are the room in which it sings. They reflect and colour the sound, add overtones and decide much…
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Cedar or spruce: what the soundboard decides
Read the article: Cedar or spruce: what the soundboard decidesIf you are choosing a classical guitar of quality, the most important decision is the wood of its top. Cedar gives a warm, immediate voice that is generous from the…