Honduras rosewood(Dalbergia stevensonii) comes from Central America. Low availability, constant domestic demand (THE traditional wood for marimbas) and great interest on the part of Asian buyers lead to constant shortages and rising prices. One of the most expensive precious woods today.
The basic color is reddish brown and varies from trunk to trunk. Color variations from rosé to dark red are possible. Sapwood and heartwood are sharply defined, pores are medium sized, contents are present and sometimes visible in the pore grooves in the longitudinal section, growth zones (“late wood”) always present, decorative.
The density at u=12% is approx. 0.90-1.05 t/m3. There is a considerable risk of cracking when drying thick cross-sections. Wood should therefore only be allowed to dry slowly. Processing is unproblematic. Smooth and closed surfaces can be created without great effort. Nothing is known about irritation of the mucous membranes during processing. Neutral odor.
High-quality turnery, knife handles, writing instruments, wind instruments & xylophones.
Replaces: Amzonas rosewood and vice versa
| References: |
Flute headjoint, Flute Fairy, GB & Munich |
| Sources: |
ATIBT (1990): Atlas de Maderas Tropicales de América Latina GOTTWALD (1970) Wood identification of the most important commercial timbers RICHTER, H.G. (1988) Wood as a raw material for making musical instruments |
Flute headjoint of Honduras rosewoodFlute headjoint of Honduras rosewood
Flute Fairy, Great Britain & Munich
