Main characteristics
- Reference colour: Light brown
- Sapwood: Not very distinct
- Grain: Fine grain
- Wood grain: Straight
A simple, pocket-friendly species with a fairly neutral appearance and acoustic properties that have made it a wood often used in modern violin making (for the body of the famous Fender Stratocaster guitar, for example). Alder can easily be dyed, giving free rein to any type of interior decor.
