Guatemalan Rosewood is a little known species that is used for fancy boxes, marimbas, guitars, ukuleles, and other high end applications. The wood has a bright ringing tap tone with good sustain. The wood works easily and has iridescent shimmer in quartersawn stock. Colors are usually even brown with a hint of red or dark stripes in some boards. 1.5" x 1.5" x 12" Spindle Turning Blank.