Rosewood – Honduras

Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii) is a true rosewood that grows mainly in southern Belize, despite its name. It’s the preferred wood for marimba and xylophone bars, thanks to its ringing, well-rounded tone. It’s denser than East Indian Rosewood.
Many builders rate it alongside Brazilian Rosewood for guitars, with great projection and strong lows and highs. Mid-century flamenco guitar makers considered it the only acceptable substitute.
Its grain is unusually tight and straight, sometimes wavy or interlocked, and its color ranges from medium tan to brick red, medium brown or burgundy, with occasional dark lines. The texture is fine to medium with medium to large pores, and it has a rich luster and a classic rosewood scent. Its density and oils can make it hard to cut and glue, so keep tools sharp and wipe joints with a solvent first.
It’s used for marimbas and percussion, guitar backs, sides and fretboards, harps, fine furniture, turnings, knife handles and veneer. Supply has become harder to obtain, so good stock is always in demand.
Listed in CITES Appendix II, like all Dalbergia species, so international shipments of the wood need CITES permits. Finished musical instruments are generally exempt.
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Another gorgeous member of the Dalbergia (true Rosewood) genus...
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| Main Color Group | Light Brown |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 5.3 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 1025 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 2200 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 9790 |
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