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Yes! It cannot be sold or even transported, carried, or otherwise brought over any international boarders without violating one country or another's CITES code. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, has enacted stiff penalties on anyone involved in contributing in any way, to the extinction of endangered materials, of which there are thousands. The CITES convention even goes so far as to regulate the movement of instruments made from any of these species. Over the past 400 years, unregulated international trade in plants and animals has extinguished more than 700 species. The European bison, English wolf and dwarf elephant have disappeared from the European contentment. North America has lost its mammoth, giant beaver and American lion. We've similarly decimated our flora. Varieties of ferns, orchids, grasses and oaks will never again be seen.

In the 1960s, the international community acted and 80 countries met in Washington, D.C. to sign the completed Convention, which became effective in 1975. Today, 172 of the world's 194 countries have signed CITES. Only a few countries in Western Africa and western Asia have not. The rules enacted by the Convention have affected the way The Martin Guitar Company has been able to do construction or repairs on their guitars. For these rules alone, Martin has had to change to Indian rosewood, a similar and non-endangered tonewood.

CITES only affects certain plant and animal material that is crossing international boarders, so as long as you don't intend to travel oversees with a Brazilian rosewood guitar, then go ahead and make one, or own one, no problem. Where do you get the wood if you want to build one? That's hard to say, it's not illegal to buy, or use Brazilian rosewood within the U.S. Naturally its rarity ensures its desirability and its price is very high. Expect to pay $10-20thousand for some perfectly cut raw Brazilian rosewood.

CITES only establishes a 'floor' of restrictions. The member countries can establish any other rules as long as they're stricter than CITES. Imagine a touring musician who plans to visit several countries with a guitar constructed of Brazilian rosewood. It would be impossible to comply with each country's CITES rules and play the tour, the guitar would be confiscated at a boarder by astute customs agents.

CITES establishes a hierarchy of protection for threatened species of plants and animals. Appendix I include species "threatened with extinction." Of the approximately 5,000 animal species or 28,000 plant species, there are a few from the list that appear on guitars. Among the listed are Brazilian rosewood, elephant ivory, and tortoiseshell. Appendix II lists species that are "not necessarily now threatened with extinction" but "may become so unless trade in specimens of such species is subject to strict regulation." Honduran mahogany is listed in Appendix II. This only applies to raw wood, not finished guitars, so you need not worry about getting permission for international travel with your mahogany guitar, unless traces of other materials are discovered.

If your guitar checked out for tortoiseshell, ivory or Brazilian rosewood, you'll not be able to legally get it in or out of any of the 172 member countries without a permit.

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Taylor 35Th-Anniversary Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $15999 The cutaway 35th-anniversary Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar marks a milestone in Taylor's history of crafting top-quality guitars. Brazilian rosewood's glorified status as a widely coveted but highly protected tonewood is well documented, so Taylor's ability to craft a limited edition series is in itself a cause for celebration. Arguably the pinnacle of Taylor's 35th anniversary commemorative collection, the Brazilian rosewood guitar series has received considerable attention from Bob Taylor. Bob hand-picked the sets from Taylor's ultra-limited Brazilian reserves and designed each guitar personally, based on the unique characteristics of each beautiful set of wood. Bob selected the top wood, bracing style, and binding of each guitar individually to complement the Brazilian rosewood used for each one. The commemorative dreadnought guitar boasts a deep and medium-sized body, creating a sound chamber that rings out in balanced harmony. Whether strumming on the rhythm, or getting wild on a barn-burning solo, the Taylor Brazilian rosewood dreadnought holds its own with clear, full-sounding projection that cuts through any mix. The guitar's cutaway offers comfort when accessing upper-register notes on the sturdy ebony fingerboard. The solid Adirondack spruce top and Solid Brazilian rosewood body produce crystal-clear tone, full range and volume - all with breathtaking looks. The Taylor NT neck joint creates a tight and sturdy bond, fastening the body to the tropical mahogany neck to produce an incredibly solid structure. The Taylor standard neck carve, 1-3/4" nut width, and 15" fretboard radius provide comfort when performing intricate movements across the guitar's 20 frets. At the heart of the 35th anniversary Taylor Brazilian rosewood guitar lies an impressive and intuitive electronics system that lets you dial in your ideal amplified sound. The Taylor Expression System (ES) delivers a tone that will satisfy the most demanding pro player, yet is simple enough for anyone to plug in and sound great. The ES incorporates three different magnetic sensors. Two strategically placed Dynamic Body Sensors affixed to the underside of the soundboard capture the complex nuances of the top's vibration, while a Dynamic String Sensor mounted beneath the fretboard extension registers string and neck vibration. The preamp boosts the pickup signal cleanly, without the need for artificial EQ coloration. The balanced, low-impedance signal the ES produces can run direct into a mixer or PA in most situations, and is free of distortion at almost any volume. Three simple onboard control knobs preserve the aesthetic beauty of this Taylor, allowing you to easily adjust the volume, bass, and treble to suit your personal preferences and performance environment. Dressed in an ultra-violet curved polyester finish, and featuring Gotoh 510 tuners and antique gold hardware, this rosewood Taylor guitar will make your jaw drop with every glance. Each

Taylor 35th-Anniversary Brazilian Rosewood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $15999 From Taylor, a leader in producing highly specialized and beautiful instruments, comes a series worth celebrating. After 35 years of producing these top-quality guitars, Taylor has kicked it up a notch with this beautiful and striking 35th-anniversary Brazilian rosewood dreadnought cutaway acoustic-electric guitar. Brazilian rosewood's glorified status as a widely coveted but highly protected tonewood is well documented, so Taylor's ability to craft a limited edition series is in itself a cause for celebration. Arguably the pinnacle of Taylor's 35th anniversary commemorative collection, the Brazilian rosewood series has received considerable attention from Bob Taylor. Bob hand-picked the sets from Taylor's ultra-limited Brazilian reserves and designed each guitar personally, based on the unique characteristics of each beautiful set of wood. Bob selected the top wood, bracing style, and binding individually to complement the Brazilian rosewood used for each model. Built on the popular dreadnought platform, this commemorative guitar features a deep and medium-sized body, creating a sound chamber that rings out in balanced harmony. Whether strumming on the rhythm, or getting wild on a barn-burning solo, the dreadnought holds its own with clear, full-sounding projection that cuts through any mix. The cutaway offers comfort when accessing upper-register notes on the sturdy ebony fingerboard. The solid Adirondack spruce top and Solid Brazilian rosewood body produce crystal-clear tone, full range and volume—all with breathtaking looks. The Taylor NT neck joint creates a tight and sturdy bond, fastening the body to the tropical mahogany neck to produce an incredibly solid wood structure. The Taylor standard neck carve, 1-3/4" nut width, and 15" fretboard radius provide comfort when performing intricate movements across the 20 frets. At the heart of this guitar lies an impressive and intuitive electronics system that lets you dial in your ideal amplified sound. The Taylor Expression System (ES) delivers a tone that will satisfy the most demanding pro player, yet is simple enough for anyone to plug in and sound great. The ES incorporates three different magnetic sensors. Two strategically placed Dynamic Body Sensors affixed to the underside of the soundboard capture the complex nuances of the top's vibration, while a Dynamic String Sensor mounted beneath the fretboard extension registers string and neck vibration. The preamp boosts the pickup signal cleanly, without the need for artificial EQ coloration. The balanced, low-impedance signal the ES produces can run direct into a mixer or PA in most situations, and is free of distortion at almost any volume. Three simple onboard control knobs preserve the aesthetic beauty of this Taylor, allowing you to easily adjust the volume, bass, and treble to suit your personal preferences and performance environment. Dressed in an ultra-violet curved polyester finish, and featuring Gotoh 510 tuners and anti

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Rosewood Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Reed & Barton $259.99 The Rosewood Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Reed & Barton® is a great addition to any room in your home. The clean lines of this elegant, two-drawer chest are enhanced by its high gloss piano finish and striking Brazilian Rosewood veneer. Rich, shadowed cream suede lining is beautifully contrasted with highly-polished wood trim. Wells and drawers hold earrings, rings, bracelets and more. This practical chest also features a lid-mounted mirror and gold-finished quadrant hinges, drawer pulls and cover lift accents. Jewelry Chest dimensions 13 1/8" x 9 7/8" x 6 1/8" High

Breedlove Master Class C25 Custom Bearclaw Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Natural $6299 The Breedlove Master Class C25 Acoustic Guitar is one of the most beautiful and collectible acoustics you'll ever play. Gorgeous tonewoods, impeccable design technique, and striking appointments show that Breedlove pulled out all the stops to create the unbelievably gorgeous Master Class C25 guitar, and now it can be yours. Built on Breedlove's Concert platform, the Master Class C25 guitar offers balanced tone from lows to highs, ideal for intimate performances or playing onstage through a microphone. The C25 guitar's sound is focused, with lots of projection—great for fingerpicking and light strumming. The Breedlove C25 guitar's deep-bodied Master Class body has a soft cutaway, providing comfortable access. Breedlove went to great lengths to produce a guitar of impeccable craftsmanship, using some of the finest materials available. The hand-selected bear claw Sitka-spruce top produces balanced tone and bold projection in a breathtaking appearance. Pairing this top with hand-selected Brazilian rosewood back and sides adds mid-high-range richness, big projection, and added luxury to the presentation. The bolt-on neck joint maintains these acoustic qualities throughout the guitar, ensuring consistently bold sound and finer dynamics. The Breedlove C25 guitar's mahogany neck, ebony winged bridge, and ebony fingerboard encourage clarity and lasting sustain from note to note; while the soft cutaway, and 16" radius C-shape neck provide comfort for intricate movements and progressions. Gotoh 510 tuners maintain the guitar's precise tuning. The chrome hardware, and gloss finish further embellish this work of the luthier's art. Breedlove includes a deluxe hardshell case with the Master Class C25 acoustic guitar.Body style: 6-string concert with soft cutaway Back and sides: Hand-selected Brazilian rosewood Top: hand-selected Bear Claw Sitka spruce Scale: 25-1/2" Neck joint: Bolt-on Neck wood: mahogany Fingerboard: ebony Bridge: ebony winged Neck shape: C Frets: 20 Nut width: 1-3/4" Fretboard radius: 16" Tuners: Gotoh 510 Hardware: chrome Finish: gloss Includes deluxe hardshell case

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Patricola S6 Professional Oboe Rosewood $5595 The Patricola Professional model oboe plays with a light but brilliant tone and ease of response. The Professional oboe is completely hand crafted from either Mozambique grenadilla or Brazilian rosewood. We recommend using the Rosewood model for smaller ensemble settings as the rosewood will diminish the projection of the instrument somewhat.Made of wood that has been aged a minimum of 11 years.Full conservatory system with third octave key.

Rosewood Jewelry Chest $382 The clean lines of this elegant, two-drawer chest are enhanced by its high gloss piano finish and striking Brazilian Rosewood veneer. Rich, shadowed cream suede lining is beautifully contrasted with highly-polished wood trim. Wells and drawers hold earrings, rings, bracelets and more. This practical chest also features a lid-mounted mirror and gold-finished quadrant hinges, drawer pulls and cover lift accents. 13 1/8" x 9 7/8" x 6 1/8" High - Please note accessories are not included

Patricola Evoluzione Professional Oboe Rosewood $5595 PT.1 S6 Evoluzione Made with selected Mozambique Grenadilla wood or Brazilian Rosewood naturally seasoned for about eleven/thirteen years. Fine intonation, sound lightly dark and controlled with more powerful, free sound emission, very easy to play.Different bore configurationKeywork is identical to the Professional OboeFull conservatory systemSilver-plated keysChoice of grenadilla or rosewood

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