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Originally Posted by Jeff M
Indian Rosewood is an incredible tonewood.
If the situation were reversed and Mad RW/Cocobolo were used more commonly and IR considered more "exotic" I suspect you'd see people extoling it's virtues much more.
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"incredible" is a relative term; depending on what you compare to. There is reason behind why MadRose/Coco is more expensive and more sought-after than EIR. I've played EIR guitars made by various builders from Taylor/Guild to some high-enders, and some 3K+. While many of them sound good, they all share one same character that I'm able to discern: a hint of muddiness in the bass. This is regardless of builders. Not trying to diss it, but IMHO it can't be the least expensive and plainest in the RW family for no reason.
If I could only choose between EIR or Hog, of course I'd go for EIR; but if other RWs are also options, I wouldn't hesitate either.