Rosewood from Madagascar is available only on select Martin guitars that deserve this most-beautiful tonewood. It has a greater variation in its color palette and more complex grain patterns than other rosewoods can offer and offers a vibrant and expressive tone that is likewise very special. The deep bass is nicely defined and balanced by the high-end brilliance, while projecting a colorful complexity from the midrange overtones that has it often compared to Brazilian rosewood in more than just looks, for a fraction of the price.