Mahogany (CITES)

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Mahogany (CITES)

Mahogany FSC 100% Classical Guitar Backs

9887

$40.04

Dimensions: (550x200x4 mm)x2 Botanical Name: Swietenia macrophylla. Origin: Brasil Density: 490-530 kg/m3 Quality: These pieces are not classified by qualities and are included within a medium standard of quality, in other words, when we select them we reject the cracked pieces, with serious defects, or broken or useless ones. Therefore, we will...

Mahogany (CITES)

AA Mahogany Classical Guitar Backs

649

$30.47

Mahogany is one of the most used woods in the history of musical instruments, mostly due to its tonality, able to adapt to all guitar players desires.

Physically, this wood is versatile and easy to work with. It behaves very well in any situation. In addition, we have to consider its good price and availability.

For all this, Mahogany backs are one of the best options to build your guitar and having good results.

BOTANIC NAME: Swietenia macrophylla.

COMMON NAMES : Mahogany. American mahogany.

ORIGIN: Brazil.

DESCRIPTION: Density 490-530Kg/m3. Heartwood colour can vary from a pale pinkish brown, to a darker reddish brown. Colour tends to darken with age. Grain can be straight, interlocked, irregular or wavy. Texture is medium and uniform.

RECOMMENDATIONS: It is easy to work with tools, machines well. Sands very easily. Turns, glues, stains and finishes well. Can cause skin irritations.

DRYING: Drying process is fast. Wood can become deformed or crack.

USES: Guitar backs and sides. Necks, Heels, Bindings. Electric guitar body and body tops, electric bass body and body tops.