when did western red cedar start to be imported?

[matthew]

It might be; it's a tabletop, but I've never seen teak with flame like:



If it is teak ... any good as a guitar back?

[James Mc]

I've seen teak with a bit of flame but never anything like that. You could maybe rule teak out with a burning splinter test. Cut a splinter of teak the size of a match light the end and let it burn horizontally for about 15mm, teak will hold red ember that glows for awhile then leaves a cream ash behind.

I know someone who tried to use teak for a guitar but it sounded crap, although it has been used for necks on some fine electric guitars.