Cocobolo is a true Rosewood that grows in southern Mexico and Central America along the Pacific seaboard. It’s a beautiful wood, which when freshly cut is a bright yellow and orange-red. Over time it oxidizes to a rich brown-red color with black streaks. It is probably as close to Brazilian Rosewood in beauty and tonal qualities as any wood. These visual and tonal features make Cocobolo a premium choice for many builders, including José Oribe, internationally known classical guitar maker.
Cocobolo is heavier than most other Rosewoods we offer, although not as stable, and occasionally more brittle. Because it is usually oily it can be difficult to glue. (Our FGSMI, All Wood Epoxy is excellent for gluing Cocobolo. ) Cocobolo also has excellent machining properties and can be worked well with a scraper, which will help keep dust down.
