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Originally Posted by Yamaha Junkie
Jacaranda is the same as Pau Fero, Morado and Bolivian Rosewood. BTW To add to the confusion, its not Rosewood. All that said. It is a beautiful wood with great warm tone. I was told by a Luthier that the reason it is not used much currently is the dust is quite irritating (like Cocobolo) to the builder.
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It is also a wood I am extremely allergic to. I'll have a cutaway dread for sale in Nashville next month and will be glad to see this one leave my shop. I've had more doctor visits and expenses on this guitar than any other in my building history. Beautiful wood though !