AA Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Backs

Description of AA Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Backs

Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii), also known as Rosul, is one of the most prized woods for building classical and acoustic guitars, especially for backs and sides. Its high density and stiffness provide exceptional projection, with a deep and balanced sound that enhances the bass and midrange with great harmonic richness. Compared to Brazilian Rosewood, it offers a slightly brighter character in the upper midrange, making it an ideal choice for guitars with a warm yet defined tone.

It is a wood that allows for beautiful finishes, in dark brown tones with lighter or reddish veins. In the case of Honduran Rosewood, most pieces are cut along the grain, meaning quartered or “mallé”, although some may be partially flat-sawn, due to the small diameter of the logs. This also happens with other exotic woods such as Cocobolo, Ziricote, or Exotic Ebony, for example.

In any case, when these woods are cut this way, although it may not be the most ideal in terms of sound and instrument stability, it will instead endow the instrument with incredible beauty.

Being an oily wood, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the surfaces before gluing to ensure an optimal bond. Honduran Rosewood is a top-tier choice for luthiers seeking a stable, resonant wood with spectacular aesthetics.

Carefully Selected AA Grade

For AA quality, we select healthy pieces with a great appearance, featuring a uniform and intense color that guarantees a stunning aesthetic. Occasionally, some pieces may have small knots that do not affect their sound qualities and, in fact, add to their visual appeal.

These pieces stand out for their higher density, which not only enhances their darker and more elegant tone but also directly influences the sound, providing a faster and more defined response.

Characteristics

• Dimensions: (550/570x215/230x4.5 mm) x2
• Botanical Name: Dalbergia stevensonii
• Origin: Guatemala
• Density: 1025 kg/m³

Requires CITES Certificate for export out of the European Union