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Underrated trumpet wood

Started by speedracer, February 15, 2024, 08:14:28 PM

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speedracer

Cocuswood is supposedly the holy grail and African Blackwood is hard to beat, and figured Cocobolo makes a beautiful call, but as far as sound goes what do y'all think the most underrated call wood for trumpets is? I personally think that blood wood is at the top of that list
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I'd like to hear thoughts on bloodwood.  To me, plain old mopane will get the job done and is underrated because it looks plain.  ABW and Cocobolo are industry standards and cocuswood, whether or not it's a better trumpet tonewood, is highly sought after.  Tough question IMO.  The call makers can provide better answers. 


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GregGwaltney

I have used Bloodwood a few times, makes a great trumpet.....it is dense and resonant.
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Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on February 15, 2024, 08:15:43 PM
I'd like to hear thoughts on bloodwood.  To me, plain old mopane will get the job done and is underrated because it looks plain.  ABW and Cocobolo are industry standards and cocuswood, whether or not it's a better trumpet tonewood, is highly sought after.  Tough question IMO.  The call makers can provide better answers. 


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Years ago I made a number of trumpet yelpers from bloodwood.  They were good solid trumpet yelpers, but nothing spectacular. There were other woods I enjoyed turning more.  I really like turning mopani/mopane....I have several trumpet blanks of mopane I have been hording for years keeping for myself.  Desert ironwood is a favorite, along with Hawaiian Koa....olivewood and cherry burl.

ChesterCopperpot

I'd say pretty much all the domestics are underrated.


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antnye

Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on February 15, 2024, 08:33:50 PM
I'd say pretty much all the domestics are underrated.


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^^^^^^
This

Osage

On the high Brazilian rosewood

GregGwaltney

I have some Aussie Blackwood that makes a nice trumpet, previously used the stuff for acoustic guitars.
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Osage for sure. Mr. Buice loves osage.

greentrout

I remember reading from someone that Ralph Permar hunts with a walnut trumpet quite a bit. I would say Osage is right on the fringe. It's got a good bit of fans.
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Zobo

For sound differences, I don't think the wood species matters much
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 I think Genulne Lignume Vitae sounds pretty good

GregGwaltney

Tarheel mentioned Mopane/Mopani, I agree that this wood sounds fabulous for trumpets.
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merocustomcalls

If I had to pick an all time favorite it would be Kingwood.  Relatively inexpensive and easy to turn.  Always produces great sound.  Also a very attractive wood.