Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. Why is Birdseye Maple so prized by luthiers and wood collectors? In this video, Raymond discusses the unique natural figure that gives Birdseye Maple its distinctive appearance, its rarity in the marketplace, and, most importantly, why it remains one of the most sought-after tonewoods for custom guitars and fine instruments. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #Tonewood #GuitarBuilding #Luthier #AcousticGuitar #ExoticWood #EucalyptusDense #CustomGuitar #FineWoodworking #GuitarTone #Woodcraft

In this video, luthier Raymond Kraut discusses Western Big Leaf figured maple. This billet is not listed on the online store so please email info@derriowoodco.com if you are interested. Billets like this are difficult to source because the most exceptional trees have already been harvested, while demand from guitar makers, woodworkers, and veneer producers continues to grow. Highly figured flame, quilt, and fiddleback patterns occur naturally in only a small percentage of Bigleaf Maple trees. Combined with the decline of old-growth forests, stricter harvest regulations, and ongoing environmental pressures, the supply of instrument-grade figured maple has become more limited than ever. Today, finding a tree with the size, stability, and remarkable figure required for high-end instruments is a rare and increasingly valuable discovery. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #luthier #woodworking raymondkraut #krautguitars #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #lutherie #luthiery #steelstringguitar #steelstringedguitar #boutiqueguitar #bespokeguitar #boutiqueguitars #guitars #guitar #tonewood #responsiveguitar #fingerstyle

Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. In this video, he discusses Eucalyptus Densa acoustic sets. Ray has always been fascinated by Eucalyptus Densa because it seems to combine the best qualities of several legendary tonewoods into something uniquely its own. It produces a clear, powerful voice with incredible sustain. Just hold it up to your ear and listen to the tap tone. These sets are going to make exceptionally responsive guitars. Eucalyptus densa is a rare species of eucalyptus native to Australia, where it evolved in some of the continent’s harshest and most demanding environments. Like many Australian hardwoods, it developed an exceptionally dense and durable structure to withstand drought, fire, and poor soils. Over time, woodworkers and luthiers began to recognize the remarkable qualities hidden within this timber—its strength, stability, striking figure, and musical resonance. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #Tonewood #GuitarBuilding #Luthier #AcousticGuitar #ExoticWood #EucalyptusDense #CustomGuitar #FineWoodworking #GuitarTone #Woodcraft

AVAILABLE THROUGH https://www.derriowoodco.com/bubinga-acoustic-sets Discover premium Bubinga acoustic tonewood sets featuring dramatic “waterfall” figure and flowing ribbon grain patterns that come alive under finish. Carefully selected for guitar builders seeking exceptional visual impact and dependable tonal performance, these sets offer rich depth, movement, and striking natural character. Often compared to rosewood for its tonal qualities, Bubinga delivers a balanced, responsive voice with strong projection, clarity, and warmth. Ideal for both steel-string and classical guitar builds, waterfall Bubinga combines boutique-level aesthetics with versatile acoustic performance for truly standout instruments. Bubinga is listed under CITES Appendix II and cannot be imported or exported internationally. These tonewood sets are available for shipment within the United States only. Musical Instrument Exemption: As of November 2019, finished musical instruments, parts, and accessories containing bubinga are exempt from the requirement to obtain CITES permits. #luthier #raymondkraut #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #bubinga

Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. In this video, he discusses the exceptionally rare Panamanian Rosewood acoustic sets. Panamanian Rosewood has always stood out as one of the most remarkable tonewoods and rare tropical hardwoods in the world. Its rarity stems from a combination of factors: it grows naturally only in limited areas of Panama and nearby parts of Central America, the trees grow very slowly, and they were heavily harvested for many years because of their stunning color and figure. Craftsmen and collectors have long prized this wood. As natural populations declined in recent decades, conservation efforts led to strict protections under international agreements such as CITES, thereby limiting legal harvesting and trade. Today, finding genuine, legally sourced Panamanian Rosewood is exceptionally difficult, if not impossible. Available material comes from old stock, reclaimed wood, or carefully managed or long-forgotten inventories. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com#luthier #raymondkraut #krautguitars #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #lutherie #luthiery #steelstringguitar #steelstringedguitar #boutiqueguitar #bespokeguitar #boutiqueguitars #guitars #guitar #tonewood #responsiveguitar #fingerstyle

Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. In this video, he discusses Sapele Mahogany, a prized African hardwood. This particular group of sets has beautiful figure. Native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa, sapele features a deep reddish-brown color that darkens beautifully with age, often accented by dramatic ribbon-like figure and shimmering grain patterns. As a tonewood, sapele is frequently compared to traditional mahogany but offers a slightly brighter and more articulate voice. It produces strong mids, clear trebles, and a warm, controlled bass response, making it a favorite choice for acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and other fine instruments. Its combination of stability, durability, and striking visual beauty has also made it a popular material for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and architectural woodworking. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #luthier #raymondkraut #krautguitars #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #lutherie #luthiery #steelstringguitar #steelstringedguitar #boutiqueguitar #bespokeguitar #boutiqueguitars #guitars #guitar #tonewood #responsiveguitar #fingerstyle

Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. Big Leaf Flamed Maple is a highly sought-after tonewood known for its distinctive flame figure and clear, articulate sound. Valued by luthiers for its consistency and visual appeal, it offers it all. At Derrio Wood Company, we provide carefully selected Big Leaf Flamed Maple for builders looking for dependable performance and striking natural beauty. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #luthier #raymondkraut #krautguitars #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #lutherie #luthiery #steelstringguitar #steelstringedguitar #boutiqueguitar #bespokeguitar #boutiqueguitars #guitars #guitar #tonewood #responsiveguitar #fingerstyle

Luthier, Raymond Kraut, is founder and owner of Derrio Wood Company - a tonewood business based in Marana, AZ, specializing in unique, rare, and small batch tonewoods for guitar builders. In this video, he discusses rare Honduran Rosewood acoustic sets. These sets are uniquely lighter than most Honduran sets, making way for stellar guitar builds. Due to CITES, Honduran Rosewood is no longer available unless it shows up in the more obscure places like forgotten collections or stashed wood piles. https://www.derriowoodco.com/honduran-rosewood-acoustic-sets https://www.krautguitars.com #luthier #raymondkraut #krautguitars #acousticguitar #acousticguitars #guitarbuilder #lutherie #luthiery #steelstringguitar #steelstringedguitar #boutiqueguitar #bespokeguitar #boutiqueguitars #guitars #guitar #tonewood #responsiveguitar #fingerstyle