Rosebud Veneer supplies Tamo Ash veneer to Scottsdale, Arizona. The heartwood is a light to medium brown color. Sapwood can be very wide, and tends to be a beige or light brown; not always clearly or sharply demarcated from heartwood. Deeply figured grain patterns are possible, sometimes called “peanut” figure, so called because the rotary-sliced veneer has an almost three-dimensional patterning that looks like peanut shells. Grain and texture: Grain is generally straight, though portions with wild/figured grain are commonly sold. With a coarse uneven texture.. Common uses include Veneer, musical instruments (drum shells and guitars), fine furniture, marquetry, and other small speciality wood items.Veneer, musical instruments (drum shells and guitars), fine furniture, marquetry, and other small speciality wood items. Contact us for pricing, samples, and availability.