THE WOOD BANK
a world of tone awaits
RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
We are committed to using old-growth timbers that don't rely on plantations. As such, all of the woods used in constructing our guitars have been sourced in such a way as to not damage existing ecosystems.
THE RAREST. THE BEST.
We are proud to have an exclusive agreement with The Wood Bank, which supplies us with the incredible tonewoods you can see in our guitars. Our prized collection is held in a secure, climate-controlled vault, waiting to be selected for your next incredible build.
TONEWOOD
Ancient Sitka Spruce
SOUNDBOARD
There is a reason why this soundboard is reserved solely for the pinnacle of our guitars, The Legacy series. At nearly 3,000 years old, this spruce is truly incredible to behold and to hear in a finished guitar, and comes complete with a carbon dating certificate.
Alaskan
Sitka Spruce
SOUNDBOARD
Not to be outdone by other spruce varieties, Alaskan Sitka spruce is a wonderfully versatile soundboard material that provides that classic acoustic guitar look of a beautiful straight grain top.
Black & White Ebony
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
An inspiring wood to look at, and no two are alike. We favour this tonewood on our high-end acoustic's because it looks and sounds the business.
Macassar Ebony
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
A mix of light and dark browns can often be found in this tonewood, however, we are fortunate to have the rarer darker sets. An all-rounder much like rosewood, Macassar Ebony also has the tendency to continue to evolve over the years.
Quilted Big-Leaf Maple
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP,
ELECTRIC BODY
The undulating waves of quilted maple give the impression of a wonderfully smooth velvet sheet and is an absolute joy to see and hear. Being a maple, it is on the brighter side tonally, and so can often be used as an electric body cap to create a well-balanced sound.
Indian Rosewood
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
You may know Indian rosewood as just the straight-grained variety, but fortunately, we have a number of sets featuring intriguing and bewitching swirls and patterns. Tonally it is a rock-solid choice as has been demonstrated over the many decades of guitar making.
Swamp Ash
ELECTRIC BODY
Guitars don't need to be heavy to have excellent tone and sustain, as this incredibly light tonewood proves. It has a wonderful grain pattern that you can show off, and being so light it is the ultimate partner for long gigs.
Malaysian Blackwood
BACK & SIDES, BODY CAP
With a subtle yet classy two-tone colour scheme that blends chocolatey browns with caramel, Malaysian Blackwood is a glassy tonewood that maintains excellent sustain thanks to its rigidity.
Sinker Redwood
SOUNDBOARD
As the name suggests, Sinker Redwood is reclaimed from trunks that found their way to the bottom of rivers a few hundred years ago. Luckily for us, they were found because this is an exceptional soundboard material which has warmth and clarity in equal measures.
'The Tree' Highly Quilted Mahogany
BACK & SIDES, BODY CAP
There is much mystery and myth that surrounds the origin of 'The Tree' and it's exquisite highly quilted mahogany. This prized tonewood which is comparable to Brazilian Rosewood in all of the right ways, and looks incredible.
Cocobolo
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
A lovely rich brown palette accompanies Cocobolo, and this increasingly difficult to acquire wood has excellent rigidity, a good marker for acoustic projection and tonal clarity.
Quilted Mahogany
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
Mahogany has long been associated with quality and luxury, and quilted mahogany takes this to another level. Expect tones on the warmer side of things, perfect for that vintage feel.
Brazilian Kingwood
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, VENEER
Kingwood is a true rosewood from the Dalbergia cearensis genus, which gives it substantial credibility as a tonewood. When used in an acoustic guitar expect elegant looks matched equally by elegant, smooth tone.
Straight
Mahogany
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, VENEER, NECK, ELECTRIC BODY
Not all Mahogany is the same, and we are proud to use only old-growth Honduran Mahogany because of its excellent stability and warmth.
Alder
ELECTRIC BODY
Very similar to the light and open Swamp Ash, Alder has a pleasant pronounced mid-section whilst also accommodating for bright highs and well-rounded lows.
Birdseye Maple
NECK, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
An excellent choice for a fingerboard as it brings sophistication and texture like no other.
Adirondack
Spruce
SOUNDBOARD
If you're looking for the gold standard of a high-end, refined acoustic tone, look no further than Adirondack. It is a soundboard that wakes up over the years that you play it, so you'll always find something new to love about your tone.
Brazilian Rosewood
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD
This tonewood is notoriously hard to get and difficult to work with. However, all the effort is worth it because you get a tone that is second to none. The best of the best, period.
Ziricote
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
Each piece of Ziricote looks like a carefully made sculpture and is a favourite of ours when used as either a cap for an electric or back & sides for an acoustic. A guitar with this tonewood certainly won't be lacking in bass or clarity.
Bocote
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, BODY CAP
Warm in appearance and also tonally, Bocote hails from Mexico & South America. The intricate tight patterns make it an excellent choice for an electric guitar body cap or acoustic guitar back & sides.
Figured Blackwood
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, VENEER,
ELECTRIC BODY
Our figured blackwood hails from the Otway Ranges and is the pride and joy of Australian tonewoods. Featuring exquisite tight flame and a deep burnt orange colour it produces tones that are lively without being too bright.
Flamed Big-Leaf Maple
BACK & SIDES, FINGERBOARD, VENEER,
NECK, ELECTRIC BODY
There is just something special about flamed maple and guitars, particularly when treated to a wonderful hand-stained finish. Much like quilted maple, the flamed variety has a lovely bright quality.
Amboyna Burl
BODY CAP
If you're looking for a rich statement piece for the top of your guitar, look no further than Amboyna Burl! Check out our Orion page to see a previous build that made excellent use of this beautiful wood.
Buckeye Burl
BODY CAP
A work of modern art in each piece, Buckeye Burl is a standout piece for any electric guitar top, just look at the Flying V we made as part of The Evolution series.