{"id":15076,"date":"2022-10-04T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=15076"},"modified":"2022-11-04T10:57:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T10:57:49","slug":"sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Tonewoods &#8211; Making Guitars More Environmentally Friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Taylors_eco-friendly_woods\" >Taylor&#8217;s eco-friendly woods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#How_did_Taylor_discover_red_ironbark\" >How did Taylor discover red ironbark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Why_not_stick_to_the_tonewoods_we_know_and_love\" >Why not stick to the tonewoods we know and love?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Red_ironbarks_properties\" >Red ironbark&#8217;s properties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Martins_sustainable_guitars\" >Martin&#8217;s sustainable guitars<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Unstained_ebony\" >Unstained ebony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Dont_be_picky\" >Don&#8217;t be picky!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Why_shop_more_sustainably\" >Why shop more sustainably?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/sustainable-tonewoods-making-guitars-more-environmentally-friendly\/#Find_out_more\" >Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Last year, we published our guide on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/the-sweet-sound-of-sustainability-a-guitarists-guide-to-eco-friendly-instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to shop for an eco-friendly guitar<\/a><\/strong>. Time has passed since then, and brands are making headway in their sustainable manufacturing practices.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, Taylor now opt for more unique woods and Martin are less picky with their cuts, meaning less goes to waste and more unusual timbral qualities are available to you.<\/p>\n<p>So, what exactly are these brands doing to be more environmentally friendly?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Taylor&#8217;s eco-friendly woods&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taylors_eco-friendly_woods\"><\/span>Taylor&#8217;s eco-friendly woods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an acoustic connoisseur, you may have noticed the red ironbark used for Taylor\u2019s new 512ce and 514ce.<\/p>\n<p>Waste not, want not, right? Well, this attitude is becoming a propellor in guitar manufacturing, and Taylor guitars are no different. Red ironbark proves this.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Taylor_discover_red_ironbark\"><\/span>How did Taylor discover red ironbark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15109 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor-514-and-512-ce\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Part of Taylor\u2019s urban wood initiative that works in collaboration with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), red ironbark may have otherwise been overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>The WCA provide tree services to hundreds of towns and cities across California and Arizona. They manage these landscapes, bringing sustainable green spaces to urban areas and ensuring they\u2019re well maintained. The process involves planting, caring for, and ultimately removing the trees.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than disposing of unwanted trees, the WCA formed the Street Tree Revival, an urban wood recycling program.<\/p>\n<p>Many species weren\u2019t used commercially or for instruments, so chief guitar designer Andy Powers went to examine the wood to see if any would be suitable for guitars.<\/p>\n<p>And, alas, they were!<\/p>\n<p>He went back to the factory with a bundle of samples for deeper investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Red ironbark was one of these samples.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_not_stick_to_the_tonewoods_we_know_and_love\"><\/span>Why not stick to the tonewoods we know and love?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If we use the same wood all the time, we would really be testing the earth\u2019s natural resources. But if we get creative and look for tonewoods elsewhere, we make the most of what\u2019s on offer to us.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you might be surprised at the unique properties of these woods! That\u2019s exactly what happened when Andy stumbled upon red ironbark.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15086 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"514ce-Back\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Not only is the decision to use this wood a lot kinder to the planet, but it also offers a range of qualities that you would struggle to find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_ironbarks_properties\"><\/span>Red ironbark&#8217;s properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Red ironbark might be part of the eucalyptus family, but it behaves differently.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard and dense in its physical form, and, similar to rosewood, it dries easily with no distortion.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also smooth and uniform in its texture, making it ideal for the back and sides of a guitar.<\/p>\n<p>But what about its sound?<\/p>\n<p>Well, it delivers the bell-like sound of rosewood, with a fuller, richer midrange.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Martin&#8217;s sustainable guitars &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Martins_sustainable_guitars\"><\/span>Martin&#8217;s sustainable guitars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Other keen-eyed guitarists may have cottoned on to the unstained ebony that Martin have been rolling out on their new and existing guitars.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15082 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-600x274.jpg\" alt=\"Martin-Shawn-Mendes\" width=\"600\" height=\"274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-600x274.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-1536x701.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-1080x493.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-1280x584.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-980x447.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-480x219.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unstained_ebony\"><\/span>Unstained ebony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The slightest of spec changes, and yet the one with a significant impact, this alteration continues Martin\u2019s mission to be as environmentally friendly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Maintaining ebony\u2019s natural colour for the fretboard not only looks striking and completely unique, but it\u2019s also much more eco-friendly. Wood stains can emit volatile organic compounds (VOC) which pollute the air \u2013 not good for the planet or us!<\/p>\n<p>These stains can also be the product of non-renewable resources and require a lot of energy to be produced.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a no-brainer that taking ebony stain out of the equation is a step in the right direction when it comes to sustainable guitar manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you notice your fresh new Martin has a slightly marbled fretboard and is not completely consistent in colour, don\u2019t be alarmed. This adds to the unique aesthetic that belongs to your guitar and your guitar only, and it means that no unnecessary pollutants are being released.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_picky\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t be picky!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the natural colour of ebony that Martin are embracing, but every cut of ebony too. Well, nearly every cut.<\/p>\n<p>In their endeavour to be as frugal as possible, Martin are less picky with the cuts of ebony they use, utilising ones that might otherwise go to waste. This doesn\u2019t compromise any tonal qualities, however, it just means that nothing is thrown away unnecessarily.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why shop more sustainably?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_shop_more_sustainably\"><\/span>Why shop more sustainably?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15104 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Martin-headstock\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Sustainability might be the last thing on your list of priorities when shopping for a guitar. How it feels, how it <em>sounds<\/em> &#8211; these are the things you\u2019re looking for. But having an awareness of what\u2019s sustainable in the world of guitar manufacturing will always be a bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly when it comes to acoustic guitars, the sourcing of wood can have a huge impact on the planet, using its natural resources \u2018til they run dry, devastating forests, and affecting local communities.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to support the practices that work against these damaging manufacturing processes. And following brands such as Taylor and Martin is a good way to do this.<\/p>\n<p>From Taylor\u2019s Ebony Project to Martin\u2019s array of FSC-certified tonewoods, these two brands have set the standards for others to follow when it comes to sustainable guitar-making.<\/p>\n<p>And with a fresh outlook on tonewoods comes a bright new future for environmentally friendly guitars.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;72b2aac8-2a26-4106-af58-67527d130293&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Find out more&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_out_more\"><\/span>Find out more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, there you have it &#8211; some insight into how Taylor and Martin strive to be more eco-friendly. 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Time has passed since then, and brands are making headway in their sustainable manufacturing practices. In particular, Taylor now opt for more unique woods and Martin are less picky with their cuts, meaning less goes to waste and more unusual timbral qualities are available to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":15103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Last year, we published our guide on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/the-sweet-sound-of-sustainability-a-guitarists-guide-to-eco-friendly-instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to shop for an eco-friendly guitar<\/a><\/strong>. Time has passed since then, and brands are making headway in their sustainable manufacturing practices.<\/p><p>In particular, Taylor now opt for more unique woods and Martin are less picky with their cuts, meaning less goes to waste and more unusual timbral qualities are available to you.<\/p><p>So, what exactly are these brands doing to be more environmentally friendly?<\/p><hr \/><h3>Taylor<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re an acoustic connoisseur, you may have noticed the red ironbark used for Taylor\u2019s new 512ce and 514ce.<\/p><p>Waste not, want not, right? Well, this attitude is becoming a propellor in guitar manufacturing, and Taylor guitars are no different. Red ironbark proves this.<\/p><h4>Red ironbark<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15109 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Taylor-514-and-512-ce-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor-514-and-512-ce\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Part of Taylor\u2019s urban wood initiative that works in collaboration with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), red ironbark may have otherwise been overlooked.<\/p><p>The WCA provide tree services to hundreds of towns and cities across California and Arizona. They manage these landscapes, bringing sustainable green spaces to urban areas and ensuring they\u2019re well maintained. The process involves planting, caring for, and ultimately removing the trees.<\/p><p>Rather than disposing of unwanted trees, the WCA formed the Street Tree Revival, an urban wood recycling program.<\/p><p>Many species weren\u2019t used commercially or for instruments, so Andy Powers, Taylor\u2019s chief guitar designer, went to examine the wood to see if any would be suitable for guitars.<\/p><p>And, alas, they were!<\/p><p>He went back to the factory with a bundle of samples for deeper investigation.<\/p><p>Red ironbark was one of these samples.<\/p><h4>Why not stick to the tonewoods we know and love?<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15086 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/514ce-Back-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"514ce-Back\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p>If we use the same wood all the time, we would really be testing the earth\u2019s natural resources. But if we get creative and look for tonewoods elsewhere, we make the most of what\u2019s on offer to us.<\/p><p>Plus, you might be surprised at the unique properties of these woods! That\u2019s exactly what happened when Andy stumbled upon red ironbark.<\/p><p>Not only is the decision to use this wood a lot kinder to the planet, but it also offers a range of qualities that you would struggle to find anywhere else.<\/p><h4>Red ironbark's properties<\/h4><p>Red ironbark might be part of the eucalyptus family, but it behaves differently.<\/p><p>It\u2019s hard and dense in its physical form, and, similar to rosewood, it dries easily with no distortion.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also smooth and uniform in its texture, making it ideal for the back and sides of a guitar.<\/p><p>But what about its sound?<\/p><p>Well, it delivers the bell-like sound of rosewood, but with a fuller, richer midrange.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Martin<\/h3><p>Other keen-eyed guitarists may have clocked onto the unstained ebony that Martin have been rolling out on their new and existing guitars.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15082 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-Shawn-Mendes-600x274.jpg\" alt=\"Martin-Shawn-Mendes\" width=\"600\" height=\"274\" \/><\/p><h4>Unstained ebony<\/h4><p>The slightest of spec changes, and yet the one with a significant impact, this alteration continues Martin\u2019s mission to be as environmentally friendly as possible.<\/p><p>Maintaining ebony\u2019s natural colour for the fretboard not only looks striking and completely unique, but it\u2019s also much more eco-friendly. Wood stains can emit volatile organic compounds (VOC) which pollute the air \u2013 not good for the planet or us!<\/p><p>These stains can also be the product of non-renewable resources and require a lot of energy to be produced.<\/p><p>It\u2019s a no-brainer that taking ebony stain out of the equation is a step in the right direction when it comes to sustainable guitar manufacturing.<\/p><p>So, if you notice your fresh new Martin has a slightly marbled fretboard and is not completely consistent in colour, don\u2019t be alarmed. This adds to the unique aesthetic that belongs to your guitar and your guitar only, and it means that no unnecessary pollutants are being released.<\/p><h4>Don't be picky!<\/h4><p>It\u2019s not just the natural colour of ebony that Martin are embracing, but every cut of ebony too. Well, nearly every cut.<\/p><p>In their endeavour to be as frugal as possible, Martin are less picky with the cuts of ebony they use, utilising ones that might otherwise go to waste. This doesn\u2019t compromise any tonal qualities, however, it just means that nothing is thrown away unnecessarily.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Why shop more sustainably?<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-15104 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/09\/Martin-headstock-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Martin-headstock\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Sustainability might be the last thing on your list of priorities when shopping for a guitar. How it feels, how it <em>sounds<\/em> - these are the things you\u2019re looking for. But having an awareness of what\u2019s sustainable in the world of guitar manufacturing can only ever be a bonus.<\/p><p>Particularly when it comes to acoustic guitars, the sourcing of wood can have a huge impact on the planet, using its natural resources \u2018til they run dry, devastating forests, and affecting local communities.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to support the practices that work against these damaging manufacturing processes. And following brands such as Taylor and Martin is a good way to do this.<\/p><p>From Taylor\u2019s Ebony Project to Martin\u2019s array of FSC-certified tonewoods, these two brands have set the standards for others to follow when it comes to sustainable guitar-making.<\/p><p>And with a fresh outlook on tonewoods comes a bright new future for environmentally friendly guitars.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Find out more<\/h3><p>So, there you have it - some insight into how Taylor and Martin strive to be more eco-friendly. Their arrays of acoustic guitars are perfect for the eco-conscious musician, from beginner to pro. 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