There is a reasonable consensus that Indian will give a warmer bassier sound relative to Brazilian. It is my standard wood as it returns the best value of all. It is easy to work with, predictable and capable of making great guitars. It is a heavier, denser wood than Brazilian with all of it s faults in terms of workability. I have a good inventory of excellent Cocobolo and the continuing supply seems sustainable and of high quality.
Maple is available in a variety of figure and it is an excellent tonewood.
Well, many makers like this wood and it was used often by Antonio de Torres. I have European Maple that has an ivory color and very tight curl, it makes a very beautiful and appealing guitar. I also like Birdseye Maple and have a small inventory of it. It is very neutral and allows the top wood to bring out it s own sound. It is very capable of brilliance and less capable of warmth until it plays in.