Mahogany bodies weigh less than most rosewood instruments. Colors range form pink to medium brown. Quilted or wave mahogany is available most of the time and is quite striking visually. Check for availability. Seen more in carved back and Arch Top guitars, it makes a fine flat top guitar as well.
Several varieties are available.
European maple lies between rock maple and big leaf maple in hardness and is typically fine grained and even textured. Big leaf maple is somewhat coarser than European maple and ranges in colors from ivory to pink to tan. East Indian Rosewood Colors range from red to light brown with golden streaks. An excellent choice for a fine looking and sounding instrument. No Additional Charge Koa - Supplies of Koa are inconsistent and the price is quite high for the more appealing specimens.