Rosewood, East Indian, FC
Specie Details
Common Names
East Indian Rosewood, Indian Rosewood
Scientific Name
Dalbergia latifolia
Grain/Texture
Has a medium texture and fairly small pores. The grain is usually narrowly interlocked.
Color/Appearance
Heartwood of East Indian Rosewood can vary from a golden brown to a deep purplish brown, with darker brown streaks. The wood darkens with age, usually becoming a deep brown.
Notes of Interest
East Indian Rosewood has been used extensively on acoustic guitars since the mid 1960s as a substitute for the now-endangered Brazilian Rosewood.
Specie Data
- Distribution:India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia
- Tree Size:100 ft (30 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter
- Janka Hardness:3,170 lbf (14,100 N)
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