This is a hard wood topic (pun intended) as I know and respect the fact that I can’t bring any guitars I own into the US without the threat of them being confiscated because they are made of endangered woods. I need documents that show that my instruments were made before the embargo.
This is much the same as tortuous shell and ivory except that ancient trees can be managed more easily… having said that I have an instrument that is made from Brazilian Mahogany which is a product of mass cultivation and destruction of indigenous forests. I am shamed and feel much guilt knowing this now.
