What's the oldest wood used to make a guitar?

[tomiv9]

This begs another question, which wood is from the oldest tree, as is tree that lived the longest?

[pbla4024]

Originally Posted by tomiv9

This begs another question, which wood is from the oldest tree, as is tree that lived the longest?

Bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), 5000+ years

[The Bard Rocks]

Originally Posted by pbla4024

Bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), 5000+ years

That is the longest living tree (but not the longest living plant). I have never heard of a guitar being made from one - or much of anything else. The wood is quite resinous. They grow only in poor soil and in poor climatic conditions, one of my favorite trees to see.

[Parlorman]

Great thread and wonderful videos. Thanks for sharing everyone