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Cole Clark's Sustainable Tonewoods

Guitarists are becoming increasingly savvy about the environmental impact of traditional tonewoods. The old growth timber stocks of yesteryear have largely been depleted, and alternatives are needed to fill the gaps. Unsurprisingly, Australian guitar manufacturers such as Cole Clark are at the forefront of this revolution, sourcing sustainable or salvaged tonewoods to feature in stunningly unique guitars.

cole clark blackwood top

Australian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon)


Source: Gadubanud Country (Ottway Ranges Victoria), Pyemmairrener Country (Northeast Tasmania)

Australian Blackwood is the signature Cole Clark tone wood for tops, backs, & sides. A close cousin of Hawaiian Koa, it is stiff, durable, and beautiful to look at. Its hardness provides controlled low-mids, mid-range punch, and defined top-end, making it a great option for rhythmic playing and amplification.

See the full range of Cole Clark Blackwood guitars.

cole clark bunya top

Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii)


Source: Gubi Gubi, Waka Waka and Badtsala Countries (Southeast Queensland)

Bunya is Cole Clark's most popular tone wood for tops and is used by most the brand's long-term artists. Like Australian Blackwood, it suits rhythmic playing and retains articulation when strummed hard through an amplifier. Both Bunya and Australian Blackwood handle climate extremes well, making them perfect for touring our wide brown land.

See the full range of Cole Clark Bunya guitars.

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Californian Redwood Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)


Source: Taungurung Country (Jamieson Victoria), Dja Dja Wurrung Country (Daylesford Victoria), Wurundjeri Country (Sassafras Victoria)

Californian Redwood was planted as an ornamental tree in Victoria around 150 years ago. Cole Clark have been able to salvage this beautiful timber when Redwoods have been felled by council arborists. It is the perfect top for a studio guitar, favouring soft to medium strumming and fingerpicking with a sound that resembles traditional American acoustics.

See the full range of Cole Clark Redwood Sequoia guitars.

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Southern Silky Oak (Grevillea Robusta)


Source: Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne Victoria), Gubi Gubi, Waka Waka and Badtsala Countries (Southeast Queensland)

Southern Silky Oak is a balanced timber with a well-rounded sound suitable for a range of styles. Introduced by Cole Clark in 2019, this fast-growing evergreen has proven equally viable for tops, backs, & sides, and is especially favoured for its highly figured grain that comes alive under dappled sunlight.

See the full range of Cole Clark Southern Silky Oak guitars.

cole clark qld maple top

Camphor Laurel (Cinnamomum Camphora)


Source: Gubi Gubi, Waka Waka and Badtsala Countries (Southeast Queensland)

Camphor Laurel has a warm sound with solid high- and low-mids. The clear tone has good string separation and makes it great for strumming, fingerpicking, and amplification. Introduced in 1822 as a garden ornamental, Camphor Laurel is now a feral species that luthiers and cabinetmakers are turning to for its striking grain patterns.

See the full range of Cole Clark Camphor Laurel guitars.

cole clark qld maple top

Queensland Maple (Flindersia brayleyana)


Source: Djirbalngan, Mbabaram and Yidinjdji Countries (Far North Queensland)

Queensland Maple, despite its name, is no relation to US Maple and doesn't share any of its sonic characteristics. Instead, it has a neutral sound with a little bit of extra snap that makes it perfect for amplification on even the most unforgiving of stages. It grows naturally in rainforests and Cole Clark source it sustainably for their necks, backs & sides.

See the full range of Cole Clark Queensland Maple guitars.

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River She Oak (Casuarina Cunninghamiana)


Source: Gubi Gubi, Waka Waka and Badtsala Countries (Southeast Queensland)

River She Oak is Cole Clark's main fingerboard tone wood. Introduced in 2018, it is a softer timber which sits between the bright, responsive tone of Ebony, and the warm, full-bodied resonance of Rosewood. Its density and straight grain make it a fantastic alternative to the unsustainable stocks of Ebony and Rosewood.

See the full range of Cole Clark River She Oak guitars.

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Satin Box (Nematolepsis Squamea)


Source: Gadubanud Country (Ottway Ranges Victoria)

Satin Box is Cole Clark's most unique tone wood. This Australian native shrub is used in fingerboards and backs & sides. It has a detailed top end more balanced than Rosewood and a more robust bottom end than Ebony. These characteristics, along with its striking white colour, have quickly made it a favourite among builders and players alike.

See the full range of Cole Clark Satin Box guitars.

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