Your tapping sound reminded me of Jurassic Park film scene, when the T-Rex was approaching during the rainstorm. Yes, in that film starred Richard Attenborough, David's brother.
Yes, it has that Ceramic Tile tone that I heard on your other Madagascar Rosewood video. I like the figuring and swirls of the flat-sawn wood. This reminds me of the Guatemalan Rosewood (D. tucarensis) on the back of one of my Martin's. That's really beautiful wood Tom! It's going to make someone a really fine guitar.
Very nice! I have three sets I bought way back in 2009. One set is very light colouring, and very light in weight compared to the other two. The other two are much heavier, and darker. They have dark red browns and seem to have some purples. I looked up Dalbergia Maritima to compare, but that is way more purple. Is there any way I can tell which is which?
Tom, was Elena made with Dalbergia Baronii or Greveana? Also, do you feel you can achieve tonal characteristics similar to Elena with a pairing of Torrified Spruce over Madgascar Rosewood as you were able to create with Moon Spruce for the Top? BTW, I am a guitarist who can not hammer a nail straight, but I absolutely love learning from the Tommy's Tonewood series. I look forward to every new episode! Thanks, John Gig Harbor, WA
Great question. Brazilian rosewood is known for its distinctive smell, it’s lovely, floral & spicy. I believe the essential oils were used in the original channel no.5 perfume. I think Martin use Sitka spruce for brace stock. The linings are typically some kind of mahogany, often the inside will smell like a cigar box.
@@TomSandsGuitars You can't beat the smell of wood. There's something good about it. You should send me some scraps to sniff. Great job you have, I'd love to have a go. Thanks Tom
Sure! I like to leave unboxing for at least 24 hours. Then I’ll sticker the wood for about a week before placing into storage. It’s always worth checking the moisture content of the wood before storing, most suppliers dry their woods properly but not all. Really important to keep an eye on the RH in your workshop!
holy moley. That tap tone truly is amazing.
Definitely love those grains and Incredible tap tone!
Your tapping sound reminded me of Jurassic Park film scene, when the T-Rex was approaching during the rainstorm. Yes, in that film starred Richard Attenborough, David's brother.
Yes, it has that Ceramic Tile tone that I heard on your other Madagascar Rosewood video. I like the figuring and swirls of the flat-sawn wood. This reminds me of the Guatemalan Rosewood (D. tucarensis) on the back of one of my Martin's. That's really beautiful wood Tom! It's going to make someone a really fine guitar.
I own a Madagascar rosewood guitar! 2013 - Martin D-28 1941 Authentic 😊
that would really make great back and sides for acoustic guitars
thank you wow
Thank you!
Ooh, Tommy, I’m super impressed...
It’s a bit special isn’t it??
@@TomSandsGuitars what would you pair the Gravesna with?
And would you go for A mahogany or we get neck..?
*Wenge” - bloody autocorrect!
You had me at "dalbergia". That's all it should take.
🤯🤯 that sound..
Have you done a video on Padauk...strip padauk? I couldn’t find one...
Told ya 😎
I paired it with torrefied Sitka to great effect
Very nice! I have three sets I bought way back in 2009. One set is very light colouring, and very light in weight compared to the other two. The other two are much heavier, and darker. They have dark red browns and seem to have some purples. I looked up Dalbergia Maritima to compare, but that is way more purple. Is there any way I can tell which is which?
Wow!
Tom, was Elena made with Dalbergia Baronii or Greveana? Also, do you feel you can achieve tonal characteristics similar to Elena with a pairing of Torrified Spruce over Madgascar Rosewood as you were able to create with Moon Spruce for the Top? BTW, I am a guitarist who can not hammer a nail straight, but I absolutely love learning from the Tommy's Tonewood series. I look forward to every new episode!
Thanks, John
Gig Harbor, WA
I’m living in Canada , where can i find this amazing tonewood?
HOLY MACARONI THE SOUND ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, AND PRETTY LITTLE THING TOO
Big time! Serious punch 🥊
How about a factory tour. Show off the machinery in your workplace Best wishes Dean
Great video's.
Here's a question.
Which woood smells the best. What do Martin guitars use for bracing it smells wonderfull
Great question. Brazilian rosewood is known for its distinctive smell, it’s lovely, floral & spicy. I believe the essential oils were used in the original channel no.5 perfume. I think Martin use Sitka spruce for brace stock. The linings are typically some kind of mahogany, often the inside will smell like a cigar box.
@@TomSandsGuitars
You can't beat the smell of wood. There's something good about it.
You should send me some scraps to sniff. Great job you have, I'd love to have a go. Thanks Tom
OMG
Hello Tommy, can you tell us how to maintain the wood when we recive it, so it gets used to new enviromant?
Sure! I like to leave unboxing for at least 24 hours. Then I’ll sticker the wood for about a week before placing into storage. It’s always worth checking the moisture content of the wood before storing, most suppliers dry their woods properly but not all. Really important to keep an eye on the RH in your workshop!
@@TomSandsGuitars Thank you Tom, for this and for making let's call it tonewood content ☺️
Where’d you find that set?
Raided a friends stash.
@@TomSandsGuitars 😂
@@TomSandsGuitars besides that do you know of any vendors that sell d greveana?
@@existentialopal721 where are you based?
Does anyone know a wood supplier for this?
I have some sets available
@@TomSandsGuitars , thanks. I emailed your website for more information on purchasing
what top are you pairing with Dalbergia Greveana?
I’ve got some blonde sets that would be amazing with redwood, this one though i think will be paired with euro spruce
Brexit... I think stinkboy Johnson just said you can use plywood from b&q mate.
Mdf?
🤣
I can see that you are in love
Definitely!