Beech is a wonderful wood with decent tonal properties. It is a medium to high density hardwood that bends and holds its shape very well. I've made a few guitars and a piano out of it. I've also made furniture out of it. Despite its density and hardness, it's easily worked. I would get as much of it as I could. Use it for guitars, furniture, etc. That's a very old tree with a lot of nice wood. Too nice to burn.