(Shown: Jason Mraz Signature Model (JMSM))
Overview: Cedar is less dense than spruce, and that softness typically translates into a sense of sonic warmth. If spruce has a full dynamic range, cedar makes quieter tones louder, but it also imposes more of a ceiling on high volume levels driven by an aggressive attack. Typically, players with a lighter touch sound wonderful on a cedar-top guitar, especially fingerstyle players who will benefit from cedar's touch sensitivity. Flatpickers are more likely to hit the volume ceiling and might be frustrated by an inability to get the tonal output to match their attack.
Origin: Pacific NW/USA
Goes Well With: Fingerstyle players and anyone with a lighter touch. Sounds especially rich paired with mahogany or Indian rosewood.
