Rosewood
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Botanical Name:
Dalbergia stevensonii
Family:
Leguminosae
Other Names:
Honduran Rosewood, Palissandro, Honduras Rosenholz
Tree Height:
50-100 ft
Tree Diameter:
3 ft
Weight at 12% moisture content:
58-68 lbs./ft.3
Growing Regions:
Belize
General Characteristics:
Honduras Rosewood is pinkish-brown to purple in color, with a medium to fine texture. The grain of this rosewood is straight to slightly roey, they luster is low to medium and an odor of roses tends to be present.
Uses:
Musical instruments, veneer, fine furniture, cabinetry, brush backs, knife handles, and other specialty items
Working Properties:
Honduras Rosewood is moderately difficult to saw and machine due to its hardness, leading to the dulling of instruments’ cutting edges and a tendency to ride over cutters.
Suitable Substitutes:
Granadillo
Discussion:
Honduras Rosewood is the wood-of-choice for marimba keys. The best marimbas are made of rosewood, and the best-of-the-best are made form quarter-sawn material. it is frequently used for a number of other types of instruments due to its nearly perfect tonal qualities.
References:
“Tropical Timbers of the World”, USDA Handbook #607, Sept. 1984, p. 67, https://www.wood-database.com/honduran-rosewood/
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