African Mahogany
Khaya · West Africa
The backbone of classic electric guitar construction.
ToneWarm, rich midrange, scooped highs, thick lows
WeightMedium
Found In
Maya Classic L1Maya UnicornMaya Custom L3
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Master-Grade Tonewoods
The Wood Library
Every Maya instrument begins with a single block of tonewood.
Swamp Ash
Fraxinus · Southern USA
Prized for its exceptional resonance and beautiful grain.
ToneBright, punchy, articulate, with pronounced mid scoop
WeightLight to Medium
Found In
Maya Standard L2Custom Shop Builds
Flame Maple
Acer · North America, Europe
Renowned for its stunning three-dimensional figuring.
ToneBright, clear, with pronounced highs and fast attack
WeightMedium-Heavy
Found In
Maya UnicornMaya Custom L3 (Top)All Models (Neck)
Macassar Ebony
Diospyros · Sulawesi, Indonesia
A premium fingerboard material prized for its density and stability.
ToneTight, focused, articulate, with smooth highs
WeightHeavy
Found In
Maya Unicorn (Fretboard)Maya Custom L3 (Fretboard)
Roasted Maple
Acer · North America
Heat-treated to enhance stability and resonance.
ToneWarm, woody resonance, balanced response across frequencies
WeightMedium
Found In
Maya Classic L1 (Neck)Maya Custom L3 (5-pc Neck)
Basswood
Tilia · North America, Europe
A consistent, lightweight tonewood with balanced tonal characteristics.
ToneSmooth, balanced midrange, soft highs, warm lows
WeightLight
Found In
Maya Standard L2
Rosewood
Dalbergia · South America, India
The quintessential fingerboard wood.
ToneWarm, round, with smooth highs and enhanced low-mids
WeightMedium
Found In
Maya Classic L1 (Fretboard)Heritage Models
Figured Burl
Various (Maple, Mappa, Buckeye) · Pacific Northwest, Europe
Nature's abstract art.
ToneComplex, multi-dimensional, with enhanced harmonics
WeightMedium-Heavy
Found In
Maya Unicorn (Top)Limited Edition Builds