Choosing the right wood for a guitar fingerboard is important for luthiers, guitar makers and musical instrument manufacturers. Pau Ferro and Ebony are both popular hardwoods for guitar fingerboards. They are durable, dense and attractive, but they have very different appearances and characteristics. So, which is better for a guitar fingerboard? The answer depends on […]
When choosing wood for a guitar, luthiers often compare Pau Ferro vs Rosewood because both can offer attractive grain, high density and excellent durability. But are they actually the same type of wood? No. Pau Ferro and true rosewoods are botanically different. Pau Ferro is associated with the Machaerium genus, while many woods commonly called
Pau Ferro for Guitar: Complete Guide to Tonewood, Fingerboards and Guitar Making Pau Ferro is a dense, attractive hardwood that has become a popular choice among guitar makers and luthiers looking for an alternative to traditional rosewood and ebony. Known in the timber trade by names such as Pau Ferro, Santos Rosewood, Morado and Bolivian
