Cocobolo (Couroupita Nicaraguaensis) is an extremly dense and heavy wood. Its firmness is approximately similar to Ebony. The colour is usually a lively orange-brown with attractive dark lines.

origin:
central America

used for:
back, sides, (bridge)

tonal properties:
Cocobolo, because of its similar characteristics, sounds very close to some South-American rosewood types. It project very well and produces a comparable bright sound with plenty of overtones.