As the large stands of old growth timber are harvested it is likely that quality tonewoods will come more and more from men who can take the time to harvest and pack out individual trees. The discussion also introduces species that you probably never considered for top wood until now. With photos and range maps. An introduction to Latin pronunciations. Those Latin tongue twisters actually mean something.
Scholars actually find joy and amusement in many of the scientific names.
You might, too. This alternative to wood is outside the reach of most luthiers. It's interesting to know how hard some are working to make graphite sound like wood. Graphite might have its own sound to offer, but once again inventors have to deal with what humans are used to, rather than with what they might have if they were more open minded. With seven photos.