In that light I want to thank Tomati for his assistance in articulating some of the finer questions I posed. E ach instrument I build takes its own way, its own life. Its maturing process is defined a great deal by the person playing it. This is a great wood, very light but stable. The sides, back and bridge are Brazilian rosewood of different ages and quality.
Some classical luthiers use cedar for tops.
I use it for my entry-level guitar. I find that most concert recitalists prefer spruce for its brighter, clearer tone. If I have woods which are cut and already very old, then I wait five years. For new woods, I wait at least ten years. This is all very relative.