Rose Wood Back + Side Set -141

Indian Rosewood Guitar Back and Sides

Rose Wood Back and Side made from premium Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) offers rich overtones, deep lows, and a warm, complex harmonic response for high-end acoustic guitars.

Indian Rosewood is a premium, dense exotic tonewood valued for its rich tonal character, excellent structural stability, and distinctive dark brown to purplish-brown grain with natural dark striping. It is widely regarded as a high-quality choice for acoustic guitar backs and sides, offering a strong combination of tonal depth, projection, sustain, and visual appeal.

• Botanical / Trade Name: Dalbergia latifolia (Indian Rosewood / East Indian Rosewood / Sonokeling)
• Density: Approx. 830–870 kg/m³
• Origin: Indian subcontinent, primarily India
• Seasoning & Drying: Professionally kiln-dried (KD) to a stable moisture content of 8%–12%, helping minimize the risk of warping and cracking and providing reliable stability for guitar making.

Minimum Dimensions

• Back Set (2 Halves): 550 mm × 220 mm × 4 mm (21-5/8″ × 8-11/16″ × 0.157″)
• Sides: 850 mm × 135 mm × 4 mm (33-7/16″ × 5-5/16″ × 0.157″)

Tonal Characteristics

Indian Rosewood has a rich and well-balanced tonal profile, with deep and resonant bass, warm and complex mids, clear trebles, and excellent sustain. Its broad dynamic range and strong projection make it a highly regarded choice for acoustic guitar backs and sides.

This tonewood is suitable for both fingerstyle and strumming applications, particularly for guitar makers seeking a combination of powerful projection, harmonic complexity, tonal depth, and distinctive natural wood character.