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Thank you Jack. (I never tire of swopping info. related to timber )
John, thanks for the observation. The soundboard is beautiful, and will become even more beautiful as light darkens the wood. The redish tone will begin to dominate highlighting the grain. Dogwood is difficult to work, but worth the effort. This is my 5th dogwood construction and I have learned the following: Dogwood doesn't bend, you can not work with cracks/checking, the wood has to dry at least two years after is has been milled,I try to select wood with reddish brown highlights over the dull tan color, the curly grain is rare and adds greatly to the appearance. Regarding performance,dogwood is a coarse wood with tight, straight grain, when selected properly.My customers all described the sound as "rich" which I interpret as full and distinct.Each string can be easily identified when noted, and together, they provide a beautify harmony when strummed. This is probably more detail than you requested, but I do get a bit carried away when describing the instrument.
JohnH
Thanks Dusty.
Beautiful!