Mahogany (Brazil) Was first introduced in 1922 on the lesser expensive Style 17 guitars. Tonally, it is less projective
than spruce, producing a crisp and delicate response with emphasis on the midrange. It has recently become a standard
top in the Baby Taylor travel guitars.

Redwood (Northern California) iIs more rich in the bass than cedar and responds to subtle playing with a round, piano-like
crisp balanced sound. Lacquer and glue do not bond quite as well as the spruces. Because of this (as with Cedar), light gauge
strings are recommended only on guitars with these tops. Many luthiers (i.e. Breedlove) get redwood from recycled lumber
and timber salvage.

Sitka Spruce (Northwest Canada & Alaska) Is the primary topwood for Martin Guitars. It provides consistent quality and
straight uniform grain, longevity, and tensile strength. Tonally, it provides vibrant transmission of sound.

Walnut Is dark brown in color with a lot of figure and flame. An all-walnut guitar provides rich and warm bass with plenty
of crispness on the mid and treble side. Walnut offers high value for money, with the beauty and visual impact of an all
Koa guitar, but at a much lower price.

Western Larch (USA) Has clearly marked annual rings and a fine uniform texture. Being harder and stronger than most conifers
including spruce, it is an appropriate choice for scalloped braced models providing a projective and crisp response.