Indian Rosewood Back & Sides Set #341 - 1st Grade

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SKU
TI-036-341-1
$418.00
Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is one of the most popular timbers used in guitars and basses. It is a popular choice for the the back and sides of acoustic and classical guitars and for the fingerboards, bridges and headplates of all types of instruments. Indian Rosewood has a dark, rich colour and straight grain with handsome and subtle stripes of mauve, black and brown. The sound of guitars built with Indian Rosewood backs and sides is often described as deep and piano-like. - Back & sides to build an acoustic or classical guitar - First grade, straight grained with nice colour - Individually photographed - the set in the photo is the set you will receive 2 x Back halves minimum 550mm x 210mm x 3.0mm (21 1/2" x 8 3/8" x 1/8") 2 x Sides minimum 850mm x 125mm x 3.0mm (32" x 5" x 1/8")
Quality - While other rosewoods have decreased in quality due to dwindling supply, Indian Rosewood is still available in fine quality quartersawn sets which are stable, easy to use, look great, and aren't likely to crack.

Look - The wood is mostly dark brown, though the colours can range from mauve to nearly black. An Indian Rosewood back and sides contrasts well with a light coloured top or binding, making for a very tasteful looking instrument. Grain lines are generally straight, especially in the higher grades.

Sound - The sound quality of Indian Rosewood rates very highly. When it is used in the back and sides of an acoustic guitar it is known to give a clear bell like sound. This quality also influences the sound of an instrument when the wood is used for the fingerboard or bridge.

Price - Indian Rosewood is a premium timber for back and sides and is priced accordingly. Fingerboards and bridge blanks are slightly less expensive than African Ebony.

Availability/Renewability - Excellent quality Indian Rosewood is still available for all parts of musical instruments. The timber is now listed on the CITES list of protected species so there are restrictions on international transportation of commercial quantities of Indian Rosewood.
More Information
Species Indian Rosewood
Part of Instrument Back + Sides
For Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar