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A LOT OF INK IS GIVEN TO TWEAKING TONES by swapping pickups, mixing and matching pedals, and dialling in the right amp, but enlightened tone freaks understand the core of your guitar sound begins with its most fundamental component: wood. Different wood types have different resonant properties, and these “tonewoods” –as they are called by guitar makers- are critical.... .
(Guitar Player – February 2008)

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Irish Times article-Saturday 8 March, 2008

Is music endangered?

An estimated 200 different species of trees are used to make musical instruments. Ebonies, rosewoods and mahoganies have been valued for centuries for their resonance and beauty. But now, according Irish non-governmental organisation Just Forests, at least 70 of these species are in serious decline and are threatened with extinction in the wild. “Timber species decline is not just a third world issue,” says Tom Roche of Just Forests. “The fear that the majestic Sitka Spruce of Alaska-the main species for numerous musical instrument soundboards- could be gone in six years has prompted Gibson Guitars, Martin Guitars and Baldwin Pianos to join forces with Greenpeace to act.” To draw attention to these issues, Just Forests is organising a Sound of Wood concert tour for 2008-2009. “We want musical artists to reflect this present-day tragedy in their music and inspire Irish music-lovers into action to address this problem of global importance,” says Roche. More information on 046-9737545, www.thesoundofwood.com. © The Irish Times. Saturday, March 8, 2008.

Article from Just Forests 10th anniversary Publication (1999) about the Luthier School in Manaus, Brazil, where youngsters learn to make beautiful musical instruments from (waste) wood that is FSC-certified.
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We are going to organise Sound of Wood concerts again in 2008 & 2009. Please call back soon for details of concerts nationwide.

If you would like to get involved as a performer or funder/sponsor please contact us: enquiries@thesoundofwood.com

An initiative of Just Forests as part of our development education (DE) and education for sustainable development (ESD) programme.