An Amboyna Question

[Gary]

Are Golden Amboyna Burl and Red Amboyna Burl just Amboyna Burl in different colors/shades, or are they different woods?

 

[Rudy Vey]

I think it is the same, just color variation. In my stash I had some that was very dark red brownand some that is more orangy-golden brown. Both turn the same and both have the typical smell of Amboyna Burl

Rudy

 

[Lou]

Amboyna is a burl on the tree that is commonly known as narra (Pterocarpus Indicus). It is a rare, exotic hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia and has a fragrant aroma. It can vary in color from yellow to golden brown to red.

 

[wayneis]

The more red it is the more rare and the more expensive it is. Most will be a light brown but if you get the deep reddish brown it is beautiful stuff, actually it is all beautiful but the red is my favorite.

Wayne