Possibly an exotic tonewood?

bermudianbrit · February 2017

HI all,

So, as may already be known, I’m from Bermuda originally. One of the things which Bermuda is known for (besides some truly fantastic rum) is Bermuda cedar.

I heard tell recently of an acoustic guitar made from the stuff, at least partially. I’m wondering if anyone has ever heard of this being used for luthiery. If it’s a good tonewood and can stand up over time, I’d love to have an actual guitar made from/in my homeland. It would be really cool and unique.

Any thoughts/experiences?

Jack_ · February 2017

All of it mysteriously disappeared.

WezV · February 2017

Apparently a juniper rather than a Cedar but wiki says it's strong and light - so maybe worth a go with the right piece

Whitecat · February 2017

Most cedars that aren't actually cedars are excellent, it seems. Port Orford, Spanish...

WezV · February 2017

Actual cedar is pretty good too

fandango · February 2017

http://www.wood-database.com is a great resource. Doesn't list "Bermudan" Cedar, so maybe it's one of the other types.

mellowsun · February 2017

It's probably a Cryptomeria species, similar to Japanese cedar that grows on Yakushima.

Ignore that, it's Juniperus bermudiana

Roland · February 2017

fandango said:

http://www.wood-database.com is a great resource. Doesn't list "Bermudan" Cedar, so maybe it's one of the other types.

It doesn't list "Atlantic Cedar" only "White Atlantic Cedar" which I now realise is a different wood entirely.

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