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According to my research and personal experience, both alder and agathis are considered soft woods, but I believe alder is the harder of the two. But wood densities can vary greatly. Agathis is in the pine family, so it would stand to reason that it's soft. The alder wood guitar bodies that I own don't seem that soft to me! Hope that helps.
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What are electric guitars made out of?
Wiring and electronics and wood the wood usually used is agathis basswood mahogany and alder p.s. fender's are better than Gibson.
What is agathis wood?
Agathis wood is a fairly cheap wood useful for making all sorts of things. It's a general purpose wood. A tropical tree in the pine family, however it is not as soft as pine. It can be used to make musical instruments, however it is not the best wood for that purpose. Actually, it's not the best wood for making anything, but it could easily be used to make anything. It's a "universal" wood.
Is alder wood a hardwood?
Yes, it is.
When was Agathis microstachya created?
Agathis microstachya was created in 1918.
What is the botanical names for raja kayu wood?
The botanical name for raja kayu wood is Agathis borneensis. It is a species of coniferous tree native to Southeast Asia.
What is a black alder?
A black alder is a variety of tree, Alnus glutinosa, of many practical uses, or the wood which grows on this tree.
What is the difference between maple wood and alder?
maple is a different colour to alder and probably one will be stronger but im not sure
What type of plant does Agathis borneensis belongs?
Agathis trees are gymnosperms, from the Araucariaceae family.
What kind of wood is best for electric guitar bodies?
Mahogany or Alder.
How good is alder as firewood?
Alder is fine as firewood. It burns fine but it burns fast as it is not a very dense wood. Denser woods burn hotter and slower.
What are alder wood planks?
They are flat boards, about the size of a shingle, that often get used to grill fish.
Is persimmon wood harder than sumac wood?
Yes.
