Ishapore Stock Wood Species

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   It appears that photos frequently show a top heel patch on Ishapore 2a1 buttstocks.The patch often appears blonde and either not stained the usual reddish brown or as a newer modification not oil saturated.  

I have been unable to ascertain from any source data, or expert opinion as to what species of wood was utilized on Ishapore 2a1s or Ishapore No1 MKllls and if the blonde wood is indicative of an unstained type of subcontinental rosewood?

Clearly from the observation of twisted forends and uncentered front sights that the wood utilized suffered from hot and humid conditions, and if I am lucky enough to find an Ishapore 2 hope to be knowledgeable to restore. 

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Moosm14 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: October 20 2020 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 87	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moosm14 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Ishapore Stock Wood Species Posted: October 28 2022 at 8:26pm
	It appears that photos frequently show a top heel patch on Ishapore 2a1 buttstocks. The patch often appears blonde and either not stained the usual reddish brown or as a newer modification not oil saturated. I have been unable to ascertain from any source data, or expert opinion as to what species of wood was utilized on Ishapore 2a1s or Ishapore No1 MKllls and if the blonde wood is indicative of an unstained type of subcontinental rosewood? Clearly from the observation of twisted forends and uncentered front sights that the wood utilized suffered from hot and humid conditions, and if I am lucky enough to find an Ishapore 2 hope to be knowledgeable to restore.
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Greenglo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November 03 2022 Location: NC Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greenglo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 10 2022 at 6:03pm
	Just as an "in addition" rosewood is used in the fretboards of many stringed musical instruments because of its resistance to wear. Many high quality guitars and mandolins have rosewood fretboards or backs and siides (this because the wood delivers a brilliant clear tone). Sadly my Ishy is not of rosewood. But many on this site have beautiful highlights and texture. Guess there is more than one way to use the wood to "make music".