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Cocobolo (CITES)
$79.59
Dimensions: 550x200/215x4 mm
Botanical Name: Dalbergia retusa
Origin: Mexico.
Density: 990 – 1250 Kg/m3
Description: Backs individual sheets are usually used for making inserts, beaters, guitar headplates, decorations or for 3-pieces backs. They are an economical option for repairs and also for small adjustments on our instruments. In addition,...
$264.13
Overview AAA Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs:
AAA Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs are pieces of a very hard wood, native to Central and South America, with a range of colors from a vibrant orange to a very dark brown, with all shades in between. Marked streaks that form beautiful patterns are also common. Some pieces even have purple tones and the use of...
$67.15
Overview A Mountain Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs
Cocobolo is a very hard wood native to Central and South America. This variety, called Mountain Cocobolo, has a less orange color range than the common variety, with warm tones ranging from light brown to very dark brown, and all shades in between. Distinct veins that form beautiful patterns are also...
$14.55
Dimensions: 550x100x4 mm
Botanical Name: Dalbergia retusa
Origin: Mexico.
Density: 990 – 1250 Kg/m3
Requires CITES Certificate for export out of the European Union
$143.26
Overview AA Mountain Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs
Cocobolo is a very hard wood native to Central and South America. This variety, called Mountain Cocobolo, has a less orange color range than the common variety, with warm tones ranging from light brown to very dark brown, and all shades in between. Distinct veins that form beautiful patterns are also...
$179.07
Overview AAA Mountain Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs
Cocobolo is a very hard wood native to Central and South America. This variety, called Mountain Cocobolo, has a less orange color range than the common variety, with warm tones ranging from light brown to very dark brown, and all shades in between. Distinct veins that form beautiful patterns are also...
$214.88
Overview AA Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs:
AA Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs are pieces of a very hard wood, native to Central and South America, with a range of colors from a vibrant orange to a very dark brown, with all shades in between. Marked streaks that form beautiful patterns are also common. Some pieces even have purple tones and the use of...
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$69.76
Overview Pinhole Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs:
Pinhole Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar Backs are pieces of a very hard wood, native to Central and South America, with a range of colors from a vibrant orange to a very dark brown, with all shades in between. Marked streaks that form beautiful patterns are also common. Some pieces even have purple tones and the...
The so liked Cocobolo is a tropical dense, hard wood that offers a bright sound to your instrument. It has a bigger resonance in low tones and a dynamical and fast response, emphasizing its clear tone. It has turned into one of the most appreciated woods in the world as years passed by.
Besides, it has nothing to envy in comparison to Rosewoods. Its density is very high and offers an amazing timber: two ideal features for guitar backs.
Discover with us one of the best tonewoods in the market thanks to Cocobolo backs for acoustic guitars.
BOTANICAL NAME: Dalbergia retusa.
COMMERCIAL NAME:Cocobolo, Cocobola, Granadilla
ORIGIN: Nicaragua
DESCRIPTION: Red orange wood with black grains with a 990-1250 Kg/m3 density. The whiteness has a light yellow color, but it can also appear with a cream color and has a similarity with ivory. Its colors are less intense when the wood has been just cut down or sanded and it gets dark with time. The grain goes from straight to intertwined, it’s uniform and has solid texture. It has a natural bright too.
SUGGESTIONS: It can show some gluing problems due to its high oil content. It might need a continuous sharpening, but it offers excellent machining properties and works well with a blade. High toxicity. The wood is hard and easy to work with, but tools will may need regular sharpening too.
DRYING: Slow process with deformation and break risks.
USES: Apart from being used for different instrument fingerboards, it’s also used for sounding boards and wind instruments.
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