Alder

Characteristics of Alder

Vernacular name	Alnus glutinosa, Black alder
Origin	Poland
Reference colour	Light brown
Sapwood	Not very distinct
Grain	Fine grain
Wood grain	Straight
Veining	3/5
Density	2.5/5
Machining	4/5

A simple, pocket-friendly species with a fairly neutral appearance and acoustic properties that have made it a wood often used in modern violin making (for the body of the famous Fender Stratocaster guitar, for example).

Alder can easily be dyed, giving free rein to any type of interior decor.