KITAAR is the union of an Ovangkol wood veneer, within glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic. Winner of the wood with the most aliases, Ovangkol is a straight grain, moderately durable, and coarse textured African wood well known by designers seeking an alternative to the tonal properties of Rosewood. A favorite among those in the manufacturing of guitars and woodworkers, Kitaar likewise draws its very name from the regional street instrument of similar profile.