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15 November 2022
Find out how we process hardwood for musical instruments, from expert selection through to cutting, seasoning and shipping of the best-quality tonewood.
6 October 2022
Factors to consider when selecting exotic wood for projects, along with details of three of our favourite African hardwoods for project work.
20 September 2022
Red ivory hardwood was once the preserve of Zulu royalty. Today it’s sought after for making beautiful turned items, musical instruments and marquetry.
22 August 2022
Reasons why customers around the world choose ProSono’s exotic hardwood parquet floors, crafted by hand from precious African hardwood.
18 July 2022
ProSono offers exceptionally high-quality pink ivory for acoustic guitars. Our pink ivory hardwood is ethically sourced, expertly dried and cut to the required dimensions.
7 June 2022
High-quality mopane for bagpipes – an ideal and sustainable alternative to African blackwood that’s gaining popularity with bagpipe makers worldwide.
11 April 2022
What to consider when choosing wood for knife making and a range of recommended African hardwoods, available in pre-cut knife scales and blocks.
14 February 2022
Insights into the history, challenges and regulations surrounding the supply of African blackwood for instruments – and sustainable African blackwood alternatives.
12 January 2022
African leadwood, or “elegant wood”, is ideal tonewood for flutes and other musical instruments.
25 November 2021
ProSono has been following reactions to Buffet Crampon’s 2021 introduction of mopane clarinets.
23 November 2021
Wider adoption of mopane for clarinets is a breakthrough for instrument makers (and musicians).
8 October 2021
An introduction to ProSono and our approach to the sustainable harvesting and supply of African hardwoods.
