So in response, we have joined many other guitar manufacturers in switching out rosewood as much as possible. This new legislation adds complexity to manufacturing guitars that contain rosewood, increasing costs to manufacturers and consumers. As of January 2017, CITES determined that rosewood will be protected, requiring new certification for any product that contains rosewood. Visually, pau ferro tends to be lighter in color than traditional rosewood though it may be stained to appear like rosewood.ĬITES (Convention of International Trade of Endangered Species) is a global organization that maintains the health of our plant’s species and ecosystems by regulating international trade of wildlife (both flora and fauna). With a tight wood grain in-between ebony and rosewood, pau ferro is hard and slightly snappy like ebony while maintaining a nice level of warmth similar to rosewood. It is known to have a smooth feel and shares many sonic qualities with rosewood. Pau ferro is a South American tonewood that has been used in guitar making for many years.
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