Mulberry Back and Sides

Note: Small cracks on back that should stay outside of shape of guitar, check photo

A medium density hardwood with a closed, straight grain. Color is a bright yellow sapwood with a light tan heart wood. Easily confused with osage orange. The late growth in mulberry is full of open pores, much like ash, whereas the late growth in osage orange is solid. Also, the rays and general structure are different but that’s harder to detect.