Macacauba, also called Macawood, is a hardwood from Brazil. It is very similar in appearance to Indian rosewood except the color is more chocolate brown with brick-red highlights (no purples, as in Indian). Occasionally we see gold-brown and very dark brown streaks. In use by a number of prominent Brazilian luthiers, it is quite dense, making it a responsive and lively tonewood. A limited number of sets will have bright, contrasting sapwood centers.
