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Old 06-25-2010, 12:39 AM
jtc jtc is offline
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Default Santos rosewood?

Hey folks.

I've a question for you, even though it's not totally guitar-related. My main instrument (by ability if not by proportion of time playing these days) is drumset, and I have a custom kit made up with a Santos rosewood veneer - here's a couple of pics:





...my question is, where exactly does Santos Rosewood come from, and how is it rated as a tonewood (if, say, I chose to have a guitar made with a Santos RW back). I understand that it's a sustainable alternative to traditional South American rosewoods, which is a good thing, and I know that it's an extremely attractive wood, but beyond that I don't know much about it.

I have to add that I didn't buy the custom kit new (although I did buy it from the custom drum maker and got an extra tom made at the same time). I fell in love with its look and still think it's a wonderful finish, but don't know much about it and its desirability as a tonewood.

Ta.
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