Mr.Trevor Doyle, the owner of MASSIF AUDIO DESIGN from CANADA has generously sent me his personal RECORD WEIGHT* for review.
*an honest note about record weights in general. A weight, or clamp will not transform a poorly set up system or one that isn’t particularly revealing. Most customers purchase a weight when every other reasonable step has been taken.
It was of…
Brazilian rosewood
“Extremely limited. Brazilian rosewood might be the most exotic, elusive and sought after of any tone wood. When I come across some BRW I try and grab it all. The last time that I was fortunate enough to buy some was 2016. Gibson guitars has a limited supply of legal and certified BRW that they save for their custom guitars. I’m following that same path.
Brazilian Rosewood aka dalbergia negra can range in colours from reds and pinks with streaks of orange to almost black. Most commonly (at least for me) its found in a deep maroon with a hint of purple. It usually has darker grains called spider webbing that actually look more like a seismograph.
Similar to cocobolo and Mpingo, which are also rosewoods, it can have a profound effect on bass response. Tighter, deeper with more urgency. a greater 3D image, more pronounced and focused sound stage. Not just the bass though. There’s total improvement across the board. Silkier highs, smoother mids and vocals come across as even more ‘there’ than before. It literally did everything well. I don’t even really have to wax about these much, Brazilian rosewood is one of those precious exotics where ‘ if you know, you know’………..” (taken from the website)
500 grams / 17.6oz (+/- 10%)
Approximate size 6.35cm / 2.5″ tall 7.62 / 2.8″ wide. Super limited. Maybe 18-20.
$1395
*All prices are in USD
*All weights come shipped in a water resistant , damage proof travel case. May include free shipping.