What kind of woods are guitars made from?
Most acoustic guitars have either cedar or spruce tops. The top of the guitar is the most important part because that’s what creates the sound. Acoustic guitars mostly have spruce tops, whereas classical guitars generally have cedar tops. The opposite is also true. The most favored wood for the sides and backs of guitars is Brazilian rosewood, but it’s rare. Indian rosewood, mahogany, spruce and even black walnut are often used for sides and backs, and there are a lot of other woods that sound good too. One of the most popular woods for electric guitars is ash.
