Wood

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9 questions you should ask yourself
when choosing the right wood for your recorder:

A helping hand

Sound Quality
Which types of wood offer the best sound quality for recorders?
Density and Hardness
How do the density and hardness of the wood affect the tone and playability of the recorder?
Moisture Resistance
Which woods are most resistant to moisture and prevent cracking or warping?

Sustainability
Is the wood sourced sustainably and environmentally friendly?
Aesthetics
Which types of wood have the most beautiful grain and color?
Cost
What are the costs of different types of wood and do they fit within my budget?

Temperament and Stability
How stable does the wood remain under various climatic conditions?
Weight
Does the weight of the wood affect playing and handling the recorder?
Maintenance
Are there specific maintenance requirements for certain types of wood?

Wood Type	Origin	Botanical Name	Weight (Density)	Color	Sound Quality
Maple	Europe, North America	Acer pseudoplatanus	0.56 - 0.65 g/cm³	Light, cream-colored to yellowish	Clear, brilliant
Cherry	Europe, North America, Asia	Prunus avium, Prunus serotina	0.55 - 0.65 g/cm³	Reddish to golden brown	Warm, harmonious, balanced
Pear	Europe, Asia	Pyrus communis	0.65 - 0.75 g/cm³	Reddish brown	Soft, warm, mild
Haldu	India, Southeast Asia	Adina cordifolia	0.65 - 0.85 g/cm³	Light yellow to orange brown	Bright, with medium volume
Plum	Europe, Asia	Prunus domestica	0.75 - 0.85 g/cm³	Reddish brown, purple	Warm, full, rich
Tulipwood	South America, India, Madagascar	Dalbergia spp.	0.75 - 0.90 g/cm³	Reddish brown to purple, striped	Warm, resonant, versatile
Castello Boxwood	Central America, West Indies	Calycophyllum candidissimum	0.75 - 1.1 g/cm³	Pale yellow to light brown	Clear, strong
Bubinga	Central Africa	Guibourtia spp.	0.85 - 0.95 g/cm³	Reddish brown to purple	Strong, clear, excellent
Satinwood	South India, Sri Lanka, Caribbean	Chloroxylon swietenia, Zanthoxylum flavum	0.85 - 1.0 g/cm³	Golden yellow, satin-like reflections	Bright, clear, projecting
Rosewood	South America, India	Dalbergia spp.	0.85 - 1.0 g/cm³	Reddish brown to black-brown	Warm, resonant, clear
Olivewood	Mediterranean	Olea europaea	0.9 - 1.1 g/cm³	Yellowish brown with darker stripes	Voluminous, rich
European Boxwood	Europe, Mediterranean, West Asia	Buxus sempervirens	0.9 - 1.1 g/cm³	Pale yellow to light yellow	Clear, pure, powerful, excellent
Ebony	Africa, India, Sri Lanka	Diospyros spp.	1.0 - 1.3 g/cm³	Black with fine texture	Clear, brilliant, strong
Grenadilla	Africa	Dalbergia melanoxylon	1.2 - 1.3 g/cm³	Dark black to anthracite	Very clear, strong, brilliant

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