question about Myrtle wood

[Lowrider]

Does myrtle darken with age like some of the other woods do?

[McDave]

I haven't noticed any significant darkening after several years.  Not like osage, that darkens noticeably in a few years.  Most finished wood seems to darken over a long time, but I suppose that could just be a darkening of the finish.

[kadbow]

I haven't noticed any darkening either.  Myrtle burl.

[Lowrider]

Thanks I know Osage and purple heart does but was unsure on myrtle.

[damascusdave]

I have a myrtle plaque on the wall at my house that has to be 30 or 40 years old...seems to me it is the same shade it was when new

DDave

[lbshooter]

My bows have not darkened.  I think some older bows may look slightly darker because of the varnish yellowing, as opposed to the wood changing color.