Padauk Bariole Bass / Electric Guitar Drop Top

• Aproximate measurements: (500/550x170/200x7 mm)x2

• Botanical name: Pterocarpus soyauxii

• Origin: Central Africa

• Density: 720-820 kg/m³

• Description: Padauk Bariolé is a very rare and exclusive variety of Padauk and it is very uncommon in the market. At a glance it is possible to appreciate the uniqueness of the designs and colors of this wood. The heartwood is an intense red color interlaced with shades of beige and gray, which characterize this spectacular wood. Like Padauk, this is a very easy wood to work with, which produces a clear and clean sound.

  Bariolé will allow you to build unique and precious guitars, with a striking beauty that will distinguish your instrument from all others. 

• The Padouk Bariole Drop Top for Electric Guitar and Bass is a very good option for those who want to beautify their Guitar Body with a medium thickness (7 mm). When we talk about the Drop Tops we talk about the little sister of the Carved, its function is very similar if not the same, the only difference is that the thickness of the Drop Tops is lower than the Carved one, which makes them cheaper. Their thickness also makes them lighter and moldable. On the other hand, it allows an easier cut than thicker Tops, reducing the weight of the instrument and of course the cost, having at the end a great guitar.
   
  As for the Padouk Bariole, is a red coral-colored wood when freshly sawn, over the years and due to its exposure to air it becomes dark brownish-mauve. The fiber can be straight or slightly interlaced. The grain is thick or rough. The drying rate varies from rapidly to normal. Sawing is easy but requires powerful equipment.

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