Some guitar makers in pursuit of sustainable manufacturing

Mongabay
Apr 20, 2021, 1:53 pm252 pts
The acoustic guitar industry has made a few eco-friendly leaps in recent years, mainly in terms of manufacturing materials. For example, companies like Martin Guitar and Gibson are now using Richlite, a synthetic plastic with wood properties, as an alternative to ebony (Diospyros ebenum) for their fretboards.…

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