Native Irish Timbers

Ultan works closely with small mill owners who salvage wind-blown trees that would otherwise become firewood — giving beautiful, character-filled timber a second life as a musical instrument.

Wonderful tonewoods such as yew, sycamore, walnut and lacewood are regularly in stock. In addition, Ultan has a source of Irish bog oak — a rare and beautiful timber from trees that grew over 4,000 years ago in County Offaly.

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed mahogany and other salvaged timbers are a regular part of the palette — materials with history, repurposed into instruments built to last another century.

Ethical Tonewoods

For tonewoods sourced further afield, Ultan works with Australian guitar maker Jack Spira, who shares the same commitment to sustainably harvested and wind-blown timbers.