In another thread I asked about "how many guitars?" In this thread, I have justa few(!) questions about wood.

I don't clearly remember which wood was used for which guitars, if I ever knew. I do know how they sound, of course. But...tops, sides, backs...mahogany, spruce, maple, rosewood, and so on? How can I find out? Does it really matter to me? By which I mean *should* it matter to me? If it is rare protected wood but I am not wild about the sound?? Or if it is run-of-the-mill tree wood but sounds like a well-aged Martin? And for the record, my aim is not to impress anyone with the pedigree of my axe. (I can do that with my playing...NOT!!)

And when I sell them, how can I accurately describe which woods were used, cause I know it matters to at least some buyers? Or do you think that some buyers are just wowed when the see the wood mentioned in the description because if the seller mentioned it it must be good?

Thanks to the Mudcat family for any and all wisdom. (Check's indamail, Max!)

Bill D, please send me a PM. thx.

saulgoldie