Burls, when found growing on the sides of trees, or within a tree’s root system, are an interesting anomaly for any variety. They are nothing more than a wart, and look and behave without regard for any...

Huangana Negra remains one of my favorite tone woods in building flutes. This started out tuned to F#m, but became a Gm after adding the stylized snake tuning hole at the far end. Amboyna burl, old growth redwood burl,...