BTW, dear AGFers, never believe a word that I say as I just play the guitar.
However I just found a little gem from one of the most respected builders on the AGF -- the great Laurent Brondel.
Here's what Laurent has to say:
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Originally Posted by Laurent Brondel
In a blind test nobody can say if the B&S are Brazilian, Madagascar, Indian, cocobolo or other similar woods. Those tiny wood differences are dwarfed by building style and natural build variations.
I'd like to believe that, all other things being equal, if I build with Braz instead of Indian I'll get a bit more definition and note separation, but is this really true? The real value of Braz is its relative rarity and unique appearance (for the best sets).
Now, if the listener sees the guitars and knows the woods before hand, all bets are off. We tend to hear with our eyes.
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I think it's safe to assume that Laurent is technically grounded, yes?
Hope you're all having a great weekend.