Underrated trumpet wood

[speedracer]

Cocuswood is supposedly the holy grail and African Blackwood is hard to beat, and figured Cocobolo makes a beautiful call, but as far as sound goes what do y'all think the most underrated call wood for trumpets is? I personally think that blood wood is at the top of that list

[Ctate94]

Hard to beat pink ivory

[Meleagris gallopavo]

I'd like to hear thoughts on bloodwood.  To me, plain old mopane will get the job done and is underrated because it looks plain.  ABW and Cocobolo are industry standards and cocuswood, whether or not it's a better trumpet tonewood, is highly sought after.  Tough question IMO.  The call makers can provide better answers. 


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[GregGwaltney]

I have used Bloodwood a few times, makes a great trumpet.....it is dense and resonant.

[Tarheel]

I'd like to hear thoughts on bloodwood.  To me, plain old mopane will get the job done and is underrated because it looks plain.  ABW and Cocobolo are industry standards and cocuswood, whether or not it's a better trumpet tonewood, is highly sought after.  Tough question IMO.  The call makers can provide better answers. 


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Years ago I made a number of trumpet yelpers from bloodwood.  They were good solid trumpet yelpers, but nothing spectacular. There were other woods I enjoyed turning more.  I really like turning mopani/mopane....I have several trumpet blanks of mopane I have been hording for years keeping for myself.  Desert ironwood is a favorite, along with Hawaiian Koa....olivewood and cherry burl.

[ChesterCopperpot]

I'd say pretty much all the domestics are underrated.


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[antnye]

I'd say pretty much all the domestics are underrated.


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Osage

On the high Brazilian rosewood

[GregGwaltney]

I have some Aussie Blackwood that makes a nice trumpet, previously used the stuff for acoustic guitars.

[Toddmann]

I like Katalox!

[turkey stew]

Osage for sure. Mr. Buice loves osage.

[greentrout]

I remember reading from someone that Ralph Permar hunts with a walnut trumpet quite a bit. I would say Osage is right on the fringe. It's got a good bit of fans.

[Zobo]

For sound differences, I don't think the wood species matters much

[Gobbler428]

 I think Genulne Lignume Vitae sounds pretty good

[GregGwaltney]

Tarheel mentioned Mopane/Mopani, I agree that this wood sounds fabulous for trumpets.

[merocustomcalls]

If I had to pick an all time favorite it would be Kingwood.  Relatively inexpensive and easy to turn.  Always produces great sound.  Also a very attractive wood.