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African Blackwood. Tonewood database.

Dalbergia melanoxylon| Tonewood Profile | ”African Blackwood”

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Not to be confused with Australian Blackwood (an Acacia) or Malaysian Blackwood (an Ebony), African Blackwood is [...]

Cocobolo. Tonewood Database.

Dalbergia Retusa| Tonewood Profile | ”Cocobolo”

Quick Facts
Scientific name: Dalbergia retusa
Trade names: Cocobolo
Janka: 1136
Uses: Backs, veneer
RIYL: Rosewoods
Bling factor: Can have some figure
Availability: Steady
CITES status: Not listed. No restrictions

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Indian Rosewood. Tonewood database.

Dalbergia Latifolia| Tonewood Profile | ”Indian Rosewood”

Dalbergia Latifolia

Dalbergia Sissoo

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Indian rosewood consists of 2 species: Dalbergia Sisso and Dalbergia Latifolia. Both are similar in [...]