Galloup Guitars tonewoods

For decades Bryan has been collecting outstanding examples of woods such as European spruce tops, amazing Brazilian rosewood, and the most oustanding figured koa and maple available. Our selection is broad in all grades and at any given time we could have some rare specialty tonewoods available. We will be happy to e-mail photos and pricing of these woods to any serious buyer.

Our wood grading system

Select Grade
Select Grade is the high-quality tonewood that has always been a standard feature of Galloup Guitars. Select Grade woods are hand-picked by Bryan and matched for each instrument. List prices are based on using Select Grade woods, including:

• East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolai)
• Flamed Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus)
• Genuine Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
• Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis)
• Western red cedar
• Red Spruce (Picea Rubens)

Master Grade
Among the finest tonewoods, there are particular sets that truly stand out. These are our Master Grade woods, and they're made available as an option on any Galloup Guitar. Call for selection and prices. Master Grade tonewoods would be:

• Flamed Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus)
• Quilted Maple (Acer Macrophyllum)
• Figured Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla)
• Figured Koa (Acacia Koa)
• Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergai Nigra)
• Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis)
• Bear claw Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis)
• Red Spruce (Picea Rubens)
• Italian Spruce (Picea Abies)
• European spruce

Reserve Stock
A very small number of rare tonewoods qualify for Galloup Reserve Stock. These woods are superior in every aspect. Beauty, rarity, and tonal clarity are some of the factors that distinguish Reserve Stock selections. Call for selection and prices.