Graziano Ukulele Woods (Click on the pictures for a larger image) |
Koa A native hardwood of Hawaii. It has a beautiful grain, as well as a bright punchy tone with plenty of warmth. Koa is the "traditional" Uke wood. |
Mahogany Similar to Koa in sound, it is very even in tone, and has excellent midrange response. |
Cypress Cypress is a hardwood traditionally used in flamenco guitars. When combined with a spruce top, it gives a snappy bright sound with good sustain. It is also very light in weight. |
Mango Similar to mahogany though a bit harder. Lots of yellow and grey grain variations. another cool Hawaiian wood. |
Rosewood Great for a enhanced bass tone. Works well in baritones with a spruce top.(as shown here) very good low end. |
Bamboo A non endangered tropical wood. Great bright sound and great unique look. Bamboo literally grows like grass. |
Walnut A very pretty domestic hardwood. |
Maple bright sound, clearer treble response |
Top Woods (Click on the pictures for a larger image) |
Spruce An excellent Top wood with a warm full sound. Makes for a louder Uke with more sustain. Shown here on a Uke with Koa sides. |
Cedar Similar to spruce, but with a "darker" sound. Responds quickly with almost no break-in time required. |
"Sinker" Redwood 100 year old, re-claimed old growth Redwood. A beautifull dark wood with dramatic grain. |