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This back and side set can only be selected in combination with Koa top No. 299. This particularly beautiful Koa set for the back and sides comes from the Hawaiian Islands and displays a fascinating interplay of golden brown, reddish, and partly amber tones. The lively grain and silky sheen give every guitar a warm, sunny appearance. In terms of sound, koa combines the balanced warmth of mahogany with the brilliant clarity of maple – transparent, lively, and finely graded in dynamics. In combination with a matching koa top, the result is a harmonious, elegant overall appearance – a true masterpiece in both looks and sound.

Malaysian blackwood is one of the finest and most expressive tonewoods in the world. It has a deep, almost black brown color with golden and gray nuances—often with impressive, dramatic grain. This rare wood comes from Southeast Asia and is reminiscent of African blackwood or dense rosewood in terms of sound: warm, full, and with impressive clarity in the high frequencies. As a back and side wood, it provides great depth, sustain, and a finely structured overtone spectrum. An exceptional wood for guitars with a rich voice, noble tone, and luxurious appearance.

This rare native service tree originates from Central Europe and captivates with its warm, rose-brown color and fine, even structure with a gentle sheen. It is one of the finest native hardwoods and is rarely found in the world of guitars – we only have a few select sets of it. Its sound is balanced, clear, and warm, with fine mids and a silky response. A service tree brings naturalness, elegance, and a wonderfully honest character to every instrument – regional, special, and fascinating in terms of sound.

Black Limba captivates with its warm, golden brown base color, which is interspersed with dark, contrasting veins—each piece displays a unique, organic pattern. The wood comes from West Africa and combines lightness with amazing resonance. In terms of sound, Black Limba lies between mahogany and koa: open, warm, and lively, with finely differentiated mids and silky highs. As a back and side wood, it gives the instrument a natural, charismatic voice and a visually expressive, almost tropical elegance.

Bubinga originates from West Africa and is known for its deep red to violet-brown color with impressive, often wavy grain. The wood appears both elegant and powerful, with a fine sheen and impressive visual depth. As a back and side wood, bubinga delivers a rich, powerful sound with clear tone separation, pronounced sustain, and a beautiful balance between warmth and brilliance. It is reminiscent of the richness of rosewood, but sounds slightly tighter and more precise. A wood for guitars with a strong presence – a statement both visually and sonically.

Amaranth – also known as purpleheart – impresses with its intense, natural violet color, which changes over time to a deep, warm purple tone. This wood comes from South America and is not only visually striking, but also impresses with its clarity, projection, and tight response. When used for the back and sides, amaranth delivers a clear, focused tone with precise definition and brilliant highs, similar to dense rosewood, but with slightly more presence in the midrange. A wood for instruments with a strong personality – modern, lively, and unmistakable in color.

This exceptional Honduran rosewood displays an intense play of colors ranging from deep reddish brown to light brownish yellow areas and violet-black veins – a wood full of expression and depth. Its striking grain gives every guitar a noble, sensual presence. As a back and side wood, Honduran rosewood is one of the great classics: warm, voluminous, and powerful in the bass, with silky highs and a far-reaching, complex overtone spectrum. It combines warmth and clarity in rare perfection. A wood for instruments with a big voice – and with impressive, natural beauty.

This finely grained plum captivates with its warm, reddish-purple tones, which appear even richer and more harmonious when steamed. The subtle grain gives the wood depth and movement, while the silky sheen emphasizes its elegant appearance. As a back and side wood, plum delivers a warm, focused sound with clear tone separation, balanced projection, and fine response. Its sound lies between cherry and rosewood – with a hint of velvety richness and elegant warmth. A wood for guitars with soul and visual sophistication.

Cherry wood exudes a warm, natural elegance—with reddish-golden hues that develop a beautiful, deep patina over the years. Our cherry wood comes from Central Europe and is prized for its fine structure and subtle grain. Used for the back and sides, it produces a balanced, clear sound with soft mids and pleasant warmth that comes through beautifully without being intrusive. Cherry gives the guitar a harmonious, lively character – authentic, regional, and full of charm.

This exceptional walnut from Central Europe captivates with its intense grain – a fascinating wave pattern that shimmers in the light and creates depth. Its colors range from warm medium brown to dark, almost chocolate tones, often interspersed with golden reflections. As a back and side wood, walnut offers a balanced, warm sound with fine overtones, clear definition, and a subtle, elegant warmth – tonally situated between rosewood and mahogany. The strong grain makes each set unique, with a refined, lively character.

Tochi, the Japanese horse chestnut, is a fascinating tonewood with a light, maple-like grain and a soft, silky sheen. This wood comes from Japan, where it is highly prized for its fine structure and elegant grain—each set looks like a piece of living natural art. This back and side set stands out with its incredible flaming, which is very rare to find. Tochi delivers a clear, open sound with a fine balance between warmth and transparency, and is very sensitive in its response. It gives the instrument a calm, noble aura – light, resonant, and unmistakably Japanese in its simplicity and harmony. Its sound is comparable to maple, but delivers a slightly softer and warmer tone.

Cherry wood exudes a warm, natural elegance—with reddish-golden hues that develop a beautiful, deep patina over the years. Our cherry wood comes from Central Europe and is prized for its fine structure and subtle grain. Used for the back and sides, it produces a balanced, clear sound with soft mids and pleasant warmth that comes through beautifully without being intrusive. Cherry gives the guitar a harmonious, lively character – authentic, regional, and full of charm.

Cocobolo is one of the finest and most fascinating tonewoods available. It originates from Central America and captivates with its deep, contrasting colors—from bright orange to rich red to dark brown, often with black veining. As a back and side wood, cocobolo delivers a rich, warm sound with a powerful foundation, brilliant highs, and exceptional projection. It combines the richness of rosewood with an extra dose of clarity and dynamics. A wood for guitars with character, expression, and rare beauty.

Cocobolo with light sapwood shows the full diversity of this extraordinary tonewood – the contrast between the bright orange-red heartwood and the light, almost cream-colored sapwood sections makes each set truly unique. The wood comes from Central America and is one of the most powerful and noble woods in terms of sound. As a back and side wood, it delivers a full, warm tone with impressive depth, clear highs, and great dynamics. The combination of spectacular looks and outstanding sound makes cocobolo with sapwood the choice for guitars with unmistakable personality.

Red Heart captivates with its intense, natural red color, which takes on a warm, deep tone over time. This exceptional wood comes from Central and South America and is prized for its vibrant appearance and fine grain. When used for the back and sides, it produces a clear, focused sound with present mids and brilliant highs—powerful yet balanced. Red Heart brings energy and expression to every instrument and is perfect for guitarists looking for a visually striking, sonically vibrant guitar. Only for open pored finish

The service tree is a rare native hardwood that immediately catches the eye with its warm, rose-brown color and fine, silky texture. It originates from Central Europe and is highly prized for its beauty and tonal quality – at the same time, it is so rare that we can only offer a very limited number of sets. As a back and side wood, it delivers a clear, balanced sound with a fine response, slightly silky highs, and warm mids. It brings a noble, natural touch to the instrument and represents authentic European craftsmanship in its most beautiful form.

Flame maple captivates with its elegant, wave-like grain, which seems to dance in the light and gives the instrument a classic, almost majestic appearance. The wood is dense, stable, and known for its exceptional clarity and brilliance of tone. As a back and side wood, it delivers a precise, tight response with clear tone separation and fine articulation. With a bright and open sound, it brings a touch of lightness and transparency to the instrument—perfect for players who value definition and aesthetics in equal measure.

This exceptional sugar maple combines two rare characteristics: beautiful, vibrant flaming and the striking, natural grain of the burl. The interplay of light, golden, and darker lines makes each set a unique work of art created by nature. In terms of sound, sugar maple offers a clear, brilliant tone with a tight response and precise definition – similar to European maple, but with slightly more density and projection. As a back and side wood, it gives the instrument a noble, luminous presence – bright, resonant, and unmistakably individual.

This beautifully flamed cypress comes from Greece and displays a lively interplay of golden yellow to slightly reddish tones. The fine grain and silky sheen lend it a Mediterranean elegance that immediately radiates warmth and lightness. As a back and side wood, it produces a clear, airy tone with fast response and a pleasant, natural warmth. It ensures transparency in the sound and gives the instrument a bright, open personality—perfect for players who are looking for both lightness and character.

This honey locust originates from Switzerland, where the tree grows sporadically in parks and avenues and has proven to be an excellent regional tonewood. Its wood has warm, golden brown tones with a fine, often slightly wavy grain reminiscent of fine tropical woods. As a back and side wood, it delivers an open, balanced sound with pleasant warmth and clear mids, while remaining light and very resonant. It responds sensitively to the guitarist's playing and has a natural, honest character – perfect for instruments with a delicate, lively character.

As a wood for the back and sides, figured poplar creates a very special appearance – its cloudy, often marble-like grain is reminiscent of natural works of art. Each piece is unique, with lively structures that seem to flow in the light. In terms of sound, burl poplar provides a rather neutral, clear base with a slightly bright tone, which brings out the best in the top. Ideal for guitars where individuality and visual expressiveness are paramount.

Macassar Ebony – Exquisite Elegance with Powerful Sound Macassar Ebony (Diospyros celebica) is one of the most visually stunning and tonally impressive woods used for the back and sides of acoustic guitars. Its dramatic contrast of deep black and warm brown streaks creates a luxurious, high-end aesthetic that makes every instrument a true masterpiece. Tonally, Macassar Ebony is renowned for its exceptional clarity, bright and articulate highs, and tight, well-defined bass response. Its dense and rigid structure provides outstanding projection, sustain, and a fast attack, making it ideal for players who seek a powerful, responsive sound with incredible note separation. While offering a bright and clear tone, Macassar Ebony also retains a touch of warmth, ensuring a well-balanced overall sound. Despite its hardness, this exotic tonewood can be finely worked, rewarding luthiers with a striking visual impact and superior acoustic performance. For guitarists seeking a premium wood that combines breathtaking aesthetics with dynamic and articulate tonal properties, Macassar Ebony is an outstanding choice for backs and sides—blending beauty, power, and precision into a truly exceptional instrument.

German Ash – Powerful Dynamics with Striking Aesthetics German Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is an exceptional tonewood, distinguished by its striking grain pattern and outstanding acoustic properties. With its light, creamy to golden-brown color and often pronounced annual rings, ash gives every guitar a unique visual appeal. Tonally, ash delivers impressive dynamics with strong, well-defined bass, prominent mids, and brilliant highs. Its high density ensures excellent projection and a quick response while maintaining a balanced and powerful sound profile. It is particularly well-suited for percussive playing techniques or strumming, as it reproduces tones with great attack and clarity. As a sustainable European alternative to tropical tonewoods, German Ash is an excellent choice for guitar enthusiasts who value bold aesthetics, powerful sonic performance, and locally sourced woods. A strong statement—both visually and tonally!

German Ash – Powerful Dynamics with Striking Aesthetics German Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is an exceptional tonewood, distinguished by its striking grain pattern and outstanding acoustic properties. With its light, creamy to golden-brown color and often pronounced annual rings, ash gives every guitar a unique visual appeal. Tonally, ash delivers impressive dynamics with strong, well-defined bass, prominent mids, and brilliant highs. Its high density ensures excellent projection and a quick response while maintaining a balanced and powerful sound profile. It is particularly well-suited for percussive playing techniques or strumming, as it reproduces tones with great attack and clarity. As a sustainable European alternative to tropical tonewoods, German Ash is an excellent choice for guitar enthusiasts who value bold aesthetics, powerful sonic performance, and locally sourced woods. A strong statement—both visually and tonally!

Figured Mahogany – Classic Tone Meets Exceptional Aesthetics Figured Mahogany (Swietenia spp.) combines the beloved tonal qualities of mahogany with a breathtaking, wave-like grain pattern—known as figuring. This unique structure reflects light in a mesmerizing way, giving every guitar a distinctive, three-dimensional appearance. Sonically, mahogany delivers a warm, balanced tone with a strong midrange, quick response, and natural compression. This makes it especially popular for blues, fingerstyle, and singer-songwriter guitars. Its dense yet lightweight structure ensures a comfortable playing feel and excellent resonance properties. Figured Mahogany is the perfect choice for guitarists who want to pair classic tonal excellence with extraordinary aesthetics—a true highlight for any instrument!

Kingwood – The Fragrant Tonewood with Exotic Beauty Kingwood (Dalbergia cearensis), also known as Violetwood, is one of the rarest and most fascinating tonewoods. It gets its name from the subtle, floral fragrance released during processing, as well as its deep violet to chocolate-brown color with striking dark streaks. This extraordinary grain pattern makes it a true eye-catcher in guitar building. Sonically, Kingwood offers an impressive combination of warmth, clarity, and sustain. It delivers focused bass, prominent mids, and brilliant highs—ideal for expressive and dynamic guitars. Due to its high density, it is primarily used for fingerboards, bridges, and occasionally for backs and sides. With its luxurious appearance, outstanding tonal properties, and exotic origin, Kingwood is an exclusive choice for guitar enthusiasts seeking something truly special!

Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is not only highly valued as a soundboard wood but also a distinctive choice for the back and sides of acoustic guitars. With its deep, reddish-brown color and often spectacular figuring, it gives every guitar an elegant and striking appearance. As for the figuring on this particular set—wow! This is something you don’t see every day! Sonically, Redwood offers a warm, voluminous tone with rich resonance and an expressive overtone spectrum. Its relatively low density ensures a quick response, while its full, rounded sound particularly appeals to fingerstyle and singer-songwriter guitarists. Despite its lightweight nature, it delivers impressive depth and clarity in its tonal character. For guitar enthusiasts seeking an extraordinary alternative to traditional tonewoods, Redwood offers a unique combination of aesthetic beauty and tonal sophistication. A rare and captivating wood for instruments with true character!

Grenadillo (Platymiscium spp.) is an exceptional tonewood from Central and South America, often referred to as a "rosewood alternative"—but with even higher density and excellent acoustic properties. Its color ranges from warm reddish-brown to deep, dark tones, often featuring elegant grain patterns and fine streaks. Thanks to its high density and hardness, Grenadillo offers brilliant responsiveness, clear highs, and outstanding projection—ideal for guitars with a powerful, well-defined sound profile. It has a naturally smooth texture, making it particularly comfortable for fingerboards and bridges, while also being an excellent choice for backs and sides. Despite its hardness, it is easy to work with and develops a refined patina over time. For those seeking a striking, sonically rich, and visually appealing wood, Grenadillo is a perfect choice!

Katalox – The Dark Jewel with Brilliant Sonic Depth Katalox (Swartzia spp.), also known as "Mexican Royal Ebony," is an extremely dense and durable tonewood with a deep dark brown to nearly black color, often interwoven with violet or reddish hues. Its fine, even grain gives guitars an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Sonically, Katalox impresses with excellent projection, brilliant highs, and a rich, well-defined bass response. Its high density provides exceptional clarity and sustain, making it a top-tier choice for fingerboards, bridges, as well as backs and sides of acoustic guitars. Whether as an alternative to ebony or a standout tonewood in its own right—Katalox is a true sonic gem for luthiers seeking a powerful, refined, and long-lasting wood!

Grenadillo (Platymiscium spp.) is an exceptional tonewood from Central and South America, often referred to as a "rosewood alternative"—but with even higher density and excellent acoustic properties. Its color ranges from warm reddish-brown to deep, dark tones, often featuring elegant grain patterns and fine streaks. Thanks to its high density and hardness, Grenadillo offers brilliant responsiveness, clear highs, and outstanding projection—ideal for guitars with a powerful, well-defined sound profile. It has a naturally smooth texture, making it particularly comfortable for fingerboards and bridges, while also being an excellent choice for backs and sides. Despite its hardness, it is easy to work with and develops a refined patina over time. For those seeking a striking, sonically rich, and visually appealing wood, Grenadillo is a perfect choice!

Elsbeere – The European Answer to Myrtle and Rosewood Elsbeere (Sorbus torminalis) is a hidden gem among European tonewoods and is gaining popularity in guitar making due to its acoustic and mechanical properties. With its light, cream-colored to slightly reddish hue and fine, often subtly flamed grain, it visually resembles maple but offers a tonal character reminiscent of rosewood. Sonically, Elsbeere delivers an impressive balance between warmth and clarity. It produces well-defined bass, nuanced mids, and bell-like highs—perfect for dynamic, expressive guitars. Its high density and fine pore structure make it an excellent choice for back and sides as well as fingerboards. As a sustainable European alternative to tropical tonewoods, Elsbeere combines outstanding acoustic qualities with an elegant appearance—an insider tip for exceptional instruments!

Chechen – The Exotic Beauty with Sonic Precision Chechen (Metopium brownei), also known as "Caribbean Rosewood," is an exceptional tonewood with stunning aesthetics and excellent acoustic properties. Its color ranges from golden brown to reddish and chocolate tones, all the way to deep, dark shades—often featuring fascinating, high-contrast grain patterns. Sonically, Chechen offers a well-balanced mix of warmth and clarity. It delivers precise bass, defined mids, and brilliant highs, making it ideal for dynamic and expressive playing. Thanks to its high density and fine pore structure, it resembles rosewood in tone but provides an even tighter and more articulate sound reproduction. With its combination of stability, striking appearance, and excellent resonance, Chechen is a fantastic choice for back and sides as well as fingerboards. A true highlight for luthiers seeking a rare and expressive tonewood!

African Koa – Exotic Meets Sound Versatility African Koa (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is a fascinating tonewood that is gaining increasing popularity, especially for acoustic guitars. With its warm, golden-brown to reddish-brown color and often distinctive, wave-like grain, it resembles the well-known Hawaiian Koa but offers its own unique tonal characteristics. In terms of sound, African Koa offers exceptional versatility. It produces a clear, warm tone with a balanced mix of deep, rich basses, vibrant mids, and brilliant highs. The fine balance makes it ideal for a wide range of playing techniques, from gentle fingerstyle passages to strong strumming. Due to its slightly higher density compared to Hawaiian Koa, it also provides good sustain and precise tone transmission. African Koa is an excellent choice for guitar enthusiasts who seek an exotic wood with impressive aesthetics and a sonically flexible performance – a true highlight for custom and high-quality instruments!

Grenadilla – The Noble Ebony of Sound Art Grenadilla (Dalbergia melanoxylon), also known as African Blackwood, is one of the finest and densest tonewoods in the world. Its deep dark, almost black color with occasional violet or brown veins makes it not only visually unique but also sonically outstanding. With its extremely high density and fine pore structure, Grenadilla ensures brilliant projection, excellent overtones, and a focused, powerful sound. It is traditionally used for woodwind instruments like clarinets and oboes, but is also appreciated in guitar-making, particularly for fingerboards, bridges, and back/sides of high-end instruments. Despite its hardness, it is easy to work with sharp tools and develops a noble, silky-smooth patina over time. Those in search of an exclusive, sonically powerful, and visually impressive tonewood will find Grenadilla an excellent choice!

Our M-55 Edition 2024 has made a statement for Blackwood as one of THE tonewoods par excellence! Here we offer you the chance to get a set of the most intense flaming that surpasses all previous sets of Blackwood and delivers a visually and sonically unique piece. Have you been looking for THE guitar? With this set your search will come to an end and you can devote yourself entirely to the enjoyment of your guitar playing ... and admire this instrument as a true work of art on your wall as well.

It could hardly be more homely! Autumn is upon us and already the chestnuts are ripening on the tree. Who knew that this wood has such a beautiful color picture? In fact, this type of wood is usually much more "boring". Because these discolorations towards the edge and the flames in the middle occur in the quantity and combination only very rarely in nature. This could result in an exclusive, domestic beauty that does not have to hide in sound. A super balanced sound sweetens the chestnuts that already smell in the oven. How about combining it with a 50 year old spruce top? Martin Seeliger stacked these tops back in his training days - and the tops already came from an old stock. So they are already naturally aged and will add a tone to this chestnut set that will blow your mind Can be used for all types of finishes

Finish option for back and sides only in open pored satin finish possible!