SITKA SPRUCE
SITKA SPRUCE VTS
ADIRONDACK SPRUCE
ADIRONDACK SPRUCE VTS
Primary wood used for
Enhances natural
Slightly heavier and
Enhances natural
tops at Martin. Great
tonal characteristics
stiffer than Sitka, which
tonal characteristics
strength-to-weight ratio
through proprietary
results in a louder, more
through proprietary
with very efficient,
heat treatment process
complex tone. A very loud
heat treatment process
balanced sound
that artificially ages the
and lively top material.
that artificially ages the
transmission.
wood.
ITALIAN ALPINE SPRUCE
ENGELMANN SPRUCE
Slightly higher density
Lighter than other top
than Sitka but still light
woods; great for people
enough to produce a
who play softly but still
clear, balanced sound.
want a complex tone.
wood.
CERTIFIED EUROPEAN SPRUCE Quick response with bright trebles, warm bass with loud projection; very dynamic sound.
MAHOGANY Woody and warm tone with an emphasized midrange; less harmonic complexity than spruce.