Mahogany vs. Spruce: Which Wood Would You Choose? - Orangewood

By A Mystery Man Writer

It’s the great debate that prefaces every Orangewood purchase. A lot of our fan-favorite guitars come in two options: mahogany and spruce. It’s hard to choose, because they’re both aesthetically pleasing, but there’s more differences once you look past the surface. By the time you get through this article, you’ll have all of the information you’ll need to feel confident in the type of wood you decide on — or maybe you’ll find yourself wanting two more guitars for your collection! The Look Let’s start with the obvious. It’s impossible to miss the visual differences between our solid mahogany and spruce tops. Check out the visual differences between our Ava Torrefied Spruce (Left) and our Ava Mahogany (Right). Mahogany is a dark wood with a more distinct grain pattern. This gives each guitar a subtle, yet recognizable
It’s the great debate that prefaces every Orangewood purchase. A lot of our fan-favorite guitars come in two options: mahogany and spruce. It’s hard to choose, because they’re both aesthetically pleasing, but there’s more differences once you look past the surface. By the time you get through this article, you’ll have all of the information you’ll need to feel confident in the type of wood you decide on — or maybe you’ll find yourself wanting two more guitars for your collection! The Look Let’s start with the obvious. It’s impossible