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Cocobolo B&S, Redwood Top

Mexican Cocobolo, Model CGRD11

Only a handful of Tropical tonewoods possess the stunning beauty and cause the same impact as Cocobolo. It is without a doubt the most striking wood in the Rosewood family (Dalbergia). African Blackwood also belongs to the Dalbergia family of trees. The tree grows in Central America and parts of Northern Brazil. It is very dense and the figure it presents can often challenge even the most striking Brazilian Rosewood. Colors that move from a dark yellow, passing through orange and red and the deepest Brown and pitch black. A tropical sunset is the most similar image I get when I look at the grain of Cocobolo. It leaves the observer speechless. I matched the striking back and sides with a marvelous set of Californian Redwood. The 2 woods work harmoniously in the creation of the best classical guitar sound. One defined by clarity, excellent separation of voices and an amazing natural sustain. You can appreciate the clarity of the melody and her singing power in Cavatina. She's amazingly easy to play and you feel in the company of an old companion from the very start. I added one of the extras I consider very useful which is the Equalizer/Digital tuner. I can only start counting the times that this gadget has made my concert or recording experience a very smooth and pleasurable one especially wen playing outdoors or in weddings. Decorating this Masterpiece was perhaps the best part and every piece of the handmade marquetry elevates the sum of all the parts that constitute her. I picked and designed each single binding and lining to help merge all the woods to perfection. I mounted Ebony buttons to the gold plated tuning machines and mounted a stunning Russian rosette from Tula (Northern Russia) for the soundhole. This is a breathtaking cutaway that ranks among the best Bellucci ever built. A true masterpiece guitar. Beautiful instrument! S.D.G., Asuncion, July 7th 2021