When we are looking at handmade acoustic guitars, What is the perfect combination of tonewoods? Is it cedar and mahogany?

Well, is what is it about a handmade acoustic guitar with a cedar top and a mahogany back and sides? Why does that combination sound so special? For some, it’s the perfect tonewood combination regardless of who makes the guitar. Is it the woods? Or is it the maker?



One thing about my work is the clarity. and the separation. The sound is clear. You’re going to get those two qualities regardless of the materials. I couldn’t make a muddy sounding guitar if I tried.

Cedar and mahogany is a wood combination we associate with warmth. And warmth isn’t something we associate with clarity. But can both qualities exist at the same time?

Have a listen and decide for yourself.
Here is Ian Stephenson playing a mahogany and cedar NK Forster Model C-SKadv. I made this one to try a cedar top - I've made very few cedar soundboard guitars. After this one, I plan to make more, the cedar sounds great.

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