For my ears,more tonal woods are heard at there best acoustically.I have seen a certain guitar maker tapping on prospective woods to hear the tone or note of the timber.Now this might sound nerdy but this must work for him.Pick ups and electronics may mask or enhance these basic "sound of wood" which incidentally I thought was Warwick promotional jargon,but the best stringed instruments the best tonal woods surely should be used,and no doubt each has its own characteristic,but the Luthier's secret is which one does what and were,for thick,thin,warmer or hi-fi sound,sustain etc.My brother has just bought some very expensive woods for a guitar build,will let you know how it sounds,but then it may take a while,(2,000 years to age lol)