While there are many lovers of mahogany Martin guitars, the fact that only the rosewood instruments got the premium 42/45 style package speaks volumes about perceptions of both woods among players.

Photo credit: UBC Faculty of Forestry. The guitars underwent three rigorous tests: a blind listening test, a live audience test and a side-by-side comparison of tone, durability and playability. “The ...

Wood from mythical mahogany tree inspires Salem guitarist, luthier Dan Wetzel Felled in the 1960s and harvested in the 1980s, wood from what is known as "The Tree" is coveted by luthiers, guitar ...

JWJ Guitars’ Orchestra Select with a Honduran mahogany/Adirondack spruce combo earned itself a coveted 5-star rating: “The sheer musicality of the tone was a real joy,” we said in our review.