Wood Species
32

Alder

Alnus rubra
Janka Hardness
590 lbf
Weight
415 kg/m³
Origin
Pacific Northwest, USA
Stability
Good
Best For
32
Janka hardness590 lbf
softhard

Lightweight, balanced tonewood with a slightly pronounced midrange. The wood of choice for Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters.

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