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By Adam Bradbury published 26 March 20

Traditional tonewoods are under pressure. Can luthiers create a new generation of planet-friendly acoustic guitars?

By Richard Bienstock published 7 February 19

A new proposal aims to exempt the popular wood from CITES regulatory control.

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