Bosnian maple – silence that echoes across the world.
The wood that shapes music
Bosnian maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is more than just beautiful and durable—it’s one of the most sought-after tonewoods in the world. Its slow growth in mountainous terrain results in tight grain, high density, and natural elasticity, making it ideal for musical resonance.
Bosnian maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is more than just beautiful and durable—it’s one of the most sought-after tonewoods in the world. Its slow growth in mountainous terrain results in tight grain, high density, and natural elasticity, making it ideal for musical resonance.
The historical choice of great masters
As far back as the 17th century, Stradivari and Guarneri sourced maple from Bosnia, fully aware of its unique tonal properties. Their legendary violins—now worth millions—were crafted from this very wood.
The historical choice of great masters
As far back as the 17th century, Stradivari and Guarneri sourced maple from Bosnia, fully aware of its unique tonal properties. Their legendary violins—now worth millions—were crafted from this very wood.
Globally valued, locally nurtured
Today, over 90% of the bridges used worldwide are made from maple, and Bosnian maple remains unmatched among the most discerning luthiers. Several major international companies continue to purchase their wood from Bosnia—many of them directly from Barsa.
Durable, long-lasting, renewable
Bosnian maple is not only acoustically ideal—it’s also remarkably resilient, ensuring the longevity of instruments and components. Through our active tree-planting initiatives, we help ensure that this resource remains protected for future generations of musicians and artisans.
The sound of the future begins here
Bosnian maple carries more than tone—it carries heritage, nature, and knowledge. And that is why it remains the heart of everything Barsa creates.
