What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sound wood of sound quality (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sound". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). TIMBRE (sounds like "wood") [homophone: "Sound"]; definition: "quality" The answer is TIMBRE.

Sound wood of sound quality (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25908 | 20 Down | 2013-03-29 flower

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