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Brazilian Rosewood?

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Brazilian rosewood was used on Les Paul fingerboards in the old days. It is desirable because of its stiffness and sonic qualities, and it has a smoother, less porous texture than the Indian rosewood that replaced Brazilian rosewood.

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