Our Premium Woods
Canarywood
Carefully selected for both beauty and acoustic excellence
Scientific Name: Centrolobium spp.
Source: Chiquitania forest in Bolivia
Average Dried Weight: 830 kg/m3
Janka Hardness: 1,520 lbf (6,750 N)
Shrinkage:
Radial: 2.4%
Tangential: 5.6%
Volumetric: 8.4%
T/R Ratio: 2.3
Canarywood ranges in rich hues of orange, yellow, and brown, often with striking dark streaks. Its natural beauty and tonal clarity make it ideal for acoustic craftsmanship.
It offers excellent dimensional stability, glues well, and is easy to work with using hand or machine tools—though planing can require care on pieces with wavy grain.
Acoustically, Canarywood hits the sweet spot:
It’s neither too shrill nor too dull—just warm, clear, and resonant.
It’s the best-sounding wood we’ve tested—and we’ve tested many!
Rough Canarywood
Canarywood displays a wide range of color—from soft yellow-orange to deep reddish brown, often accented by natural dark streaks that highlight its grain.
While minor tearout may occur in pieces with irregular grain, it sands easily and finishes beautifully—making it ideal for fine woodworking and acoustic applications.
Sanded Canarywood
This image shows sanded Canarywood, revealing its beautifully smooth finish and natural grain patterns.
The wood polishes exceptionally well, enhancing its warm tones and making it ideal for both aesthetic appeal and acoustic clarity.
Oiled Canarywood
This image shows Canarywood treated with tung oil, which enhances its rich color tones and brings out the depth of the grain.
The oil finish adds a natural sheen while preserving the wood’s organic texture—perfect for showcasing the beauty and character of each handcrafted speaker.
Bolivian Rosewood
Dense, dramatic, and visually stunning
Scientific Name: Machaerium spp. (primarily M. scleroxylon)
Source: Chiquitania forest in Bolivia
Average Dried Weight: 865 kg/m3
Janka Hardness: 1,960 lbf (8,710 N)
Shrinkage:
Radial: 2.8%
Tangential: 6.7%
Volumetric: 9.9%
T/R Ratio: 2.4
Bolivian Rosewood is known for its dramatic visual appeal, ranging from deep reddish brown to violet-black, accented by bold black streaks. Its density and dark coloration make it a standout choice for premium wood applications.
It offers good dimensional stability, though care is needed during planing due to potential tearout in irregular grain. It finishes to a very smooth surface, but can be more challenging to glue.
Acoustic Notes
Compared to Canarywood, Bolivian Rosewood produces brighter, harder tones, giving a sharper edge to acoustic resonance. While slightly less warm, it provides a beautifully crisp sound and an exceptionally polished appearance.
Rough Bolivian Rosewood
Bolivian Rosewood ranges from deep reddish brown to extremely dark violet brown, often streaked with near-black lines that create dramatic natural patterns.
While stunning, the irregular grain in its rough state can be prone to tearout during shaping or planing.
Planed Bolivian Rosewood
This is planed Bolivian Rosewood, revealing its bold grain and striking color contrasts.
Planing brings out the wood’s distinctive visual character—though care is needed to avoid tearout in areas with wild grain.
Oiled Bolivian Rosewood
Shown here with a tung oil finish, Bolivian Rosewood takes on a rich, polished sheen that enhances its depth and contrast.
The oil not only protects the wood but beautifully highlights its complex patterns and luxurious tone.
Macacauba
The singing wood dressed in beautiful red hues
Scientific Name: Platymiscium spp
Source: Chiquitania forest in Bolivia
Average Dried Weight: 950 kg/m3
Janka Hardness: 2,700 lbf (12,030 N)
Shrinkage:
Radial: 2.8%
Tangential: 4.2%
Volumetric: 7.2%
T/R Ratio: 1.5
Macacauba is a warm colored wood, ranging from a bright red to a darker reddish or purplish brown, frequently with darker stripes
It has good working characteristics for both hand and machine tools, but because it has interlocked grain it should be approached with care to avoid tearout. It can be oiled to a very high natural polish.
Acoustic Notes
Macacauba wood is prized as a tonewood for its clear and ringing sound. It is often used for musical instruments due to its beautiful color and excellent resonance. Compared to Canarywood, Macacauba produces softer tones.
Rough Bolivian Rosewood
Bolivian Rosewood ranges from deep reddish brown to extremely dark violet brown, often streaked with near-black lines that create dramatic natural patterns.
While stunning, the irregular grain in its rough state can be prone to tearout during shaping or planing.
Planed Bolivian Rosewood
This is planed Bolivian Rosewood, revealing its bold grain and striking color contrasts.
Planing brings out the wood’s distinctive visual character—though care is needed to avoid tearout in areas with wild grain.
Oiled Bolivian Rosewood
Shown here with a tung oil finish, Bolivian Rosewood takes on a rich, polished sheen that enhances its depth and contrast.
The oil not only protects the wood but beautifully highlights its complex patterns and luxurious tone.