A guitar’s sound is greatly influenced by the tonewoods used to build it. Each tonewood has a unique sound characteristic. Of the many tonewoods to choose from, mahogany and rosewood stand out as being among the best ones to pick.
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In the mid- 1800s, German immigrant John Henry Belter was New York City’s most important cabinetmaker, producing Rococo Revival style furniture for the luxury market. Belter garnered an international reputation for the suites of drawing-room furniture he manufactured, many of laminated and deeply carved rosewood. This large and exuberant sofa, embellished with bountiful carved bouquets of naturalistic blooms, epitomizes his best work.
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