Why does cherry wood have such a "quiet beauty"?

About domestic cherry wood

Cherry blossoms (Prunus jamasakura and others) are a symbolic tree of Japan.
It has long been used as a material for furniture, building materials, and carvings.

With a gentle color that is slightly reddish,
It is characterized by its fine and smooth wood surface.

It's not flashy, but
It is an elegant wood that becomes more beautiful the longer you use it .

Material characteristics

• Light pink to reddish brown

• Fine grained wood

• Gentle wood grain

• Changes to a deep amber color over time

Specific gravity: approx. 0.55-0.60

About scarcity

The amount of large diameter timber is decreasing year by year.
There is a limited amount of wood available that can be used to make the width of an instrument top.

Straight-grained wood is especially rare.

Acoustic characteristics

• Natural and honest sound

• Balanced in the midrange

• Soft and calming tones

Suitable for those who seek cohesiveness and elegance over flashiness.

Recommended use

• guitar body

• ukulele

• Small items and pen materials

• furniture

• Cutlery