Author Topic: Cardinal Wood? (Read 89 times)

trekster · « **on:** March 21, 2010, 06:20:10 PM »

Was wondering if Alembic has ever made an instrument with this wood for a top. I recently got some that I'm turning (literally) into Magic Wands, and it's gorgeous wood.

--J

pierreyves · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2010, 06:39:16 PM »

It could be really nice:
(Brosimum Rubescens- Central & South America) Also known as Satine and Cardinal Wood for its strawberry red to crimson red coloring
some links:
http://www.cocoboloinc.com/blood.html
http://www.pixoticapicks.com/wood.html
but the sound ?

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2010, 06:09:08 AM »

From what I can find, cardinal wood is the same as blood wood. And the Bloodwood guitar in the custom vault may be the most stunning Alembic ever, IMHO.

bob2 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2010, 10:53:31 AM »

the stage tribute has a standard bloodwood top: http://club.alembic.com/Images/403/63075.html?1238467092