Wood chosen by hand, one board at a time.
California Exotic Hardwoods — also known as California Luthier Supplies — is a trusted supplier of premium exotic hardwoods, tonewoods, burls, live edge slabs, and specialty lumber, based in Anaheim, California. We serve luthiers, guitar builders, woodturners, furniture makers, knife makers, and fine woodworkers across the United States and around the world.
From instrument-grade guitar woods to figured burls and turning blanks, we work to offer material that meets the highest standard of beauty, stability, and performance — the kind of board you plan a whole project around.
Every piece that comes through our doors in Anaheim is selected by hand, not ordered off a spec sheet. That's why regulars come back before starting a new build: to see what just came in, and to talk it through with someone who knows the wood.
Products we specialize in
A working supply house for the full instrument, from raw board to finished set — plus stock for turners, knifemakers, and furniture builders.
Popular wood species
A running sample of what's usually on the racks. Every swatch below is generated from that species' real color and figure — availability shifts week to week, so call ahead for anything specific.
Looking for a specific size, species, or figure?
Custom orders and special requests are always welcome — our team is happy to help you find the right material for the build.
Visit our warehouse
Appointments are available during the week for consultations, warehouse pickups, and custom order assistance.
We're committed to supplying premium-quality exotic hardwoods while providing outstanding customer service, secure online ordering, and dependable shipping — for woodworkers and luthiers nationwide.
Tools & resources
Board Feet Calculator
Quickly work out how much lumber you need before you order.
Open calculator →Wood Species Library
Browse tone, density, and grain details for every species we carry.
Browse library →Wood Comparison Tool
Compare two species side by side to pick the right one for your build.
Compare species →Wood Glossary
New to woodworking terms? Look up figure, grain, and cut definitions.
Read glossary →