Santos Rosewood
I have a Loef Dread, hand made in Finland by Olov Löf. It has sides and back made from Santos Rosewood. If I remember correctly, Olov said the wood came from an area in Argentina called Santos. It is a beautiful sounding guitar, but is quite a bit heavier than one would expect. It's the first thing everyone mentions when they lift it. Olov also said something to the effect that this sort of rosewood is very dense.
He gives all of his guitars a personal name. My guitar is named "Alva Santos".
Hope that helps you some. I can only tell what I have been told. I hope my memory is good.
Craig
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