Elis- (sorry I responded before hand, but I guess it didn't work or something)
That's terrible about the Cherry wood, is the Brazilian type heavy? Maybe the Japanese Cherry wood (guessing it's expensive too)
As for Ipe is that the same as Isu? The below link is Isu. Is it the same as Ipe? Thanks.
http://www.tozandoshop.com/Isu_Bokke...-bkh11is-m.htm