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Wood in music

04.10.2019

CIB Olam provides wood for guitar making to large groups whose instruments have been used by Elvis Presley or Ed Sheeran.

CIB Olam sells wood for Bedell Guitars and C.F Martin & Co. Hardwoods: sapele, African mahogany, padouk, wenge are the most sought-after for durable guitars. CIB-Olam is the only company to sell FSC-certified ebony that is very useful for making guitar parts.

The companies visited the CIB site in Pokola: « The soul of the company moved me so much that I have now handcrafted 10 guitars, all made of CIB wood and I would like to offer them to a music school in Pokola » Tom Bedell.

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