(Shown: 514ce)
Origin: California
Used On: 500 Series
Red ironbark serves up an unexpected, yet appealing sound that stands alone in the Taylor line. Sourced responsibly from California through our urban woods initiative, it’s a dense, hard wood with similar physical properties to ebony, but with sonic characteristics resembling a dialed-up version of Indian rosewood. Yielding lush resonance and piano-like fidelity, red ironbark delivers serious power while remaining remarkably balanced across the frequency spectrum. Players will notice how notes seem to leap out of the guitar thanks to the wood’s natural amplification effect, and Ironbark’s sweet, yet complex response gives it a richly dynamic character.
Goes Well With: Players who love the warmth and clarity of Indian rosewood are sure to appreciate red ironbark. Its power and balance make it supremely versatile, an excellent choice for recording purposes as well as live play. Strummers will appreciate the volume and projection, while fingerpickers will enjoy the definition and dynamic range.
