What does rosewood sound like?

Rosewood has what’s known as a ‘scooped’ tone which means it has less mid-range than it has low end and treble.

What style of player does rosewood suit?

Rosewood suits any player who prefers a lively, energetic sound. It is often favoured by singers because it nicely compliments their vocals.

What makes Brazillian rosewood so highly regarded?

Brazilian rosewood is highly regarded for two reasons. Firstly, it sounds glorious - rich and piano-like. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, is simply the mystique of it. Martin & Co realised Brazilian rosewood was becoming scarce as early as the mid-sixties and switched to Indian Rosewood in 1969. Brazilian rosewood then represents not just a quality tonewood but a clear dividing line between vintage acoustic guitars and modern acoustic guitars.