BUBINGA (Guibourtia Demeusei) (also G. Pellegriniana & G. Tessmannii) |
OTHER COMMON NAMES: African Rosewood, Kevazingo, Essingang |
Note: Bubinga ranges in color from 'Light Pinkish' Red Brown to 'Deep Vivid' Reddish Brown. Bubinga is occasionally figured. NOTE: Ovankol/Shedua has replaced Bubinga for Neck Feature Strips on our Necks. These two woods are very similar with exception to mainly the color. |
BSR6P Bubinga Top & Back w/Walnut Core & Center Block, accented with Maple Features Stripes & Veneers |
BSR5GN Fretless Bubinga Top & Back |
Origin: | Equatorial West Africa |
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : | 4.8 Lbs. per Bd. Ft. |
Weight Classification: | Heavy |
Where Used on Smith Basses: | Tops only (Necks replaced by Shedua) |
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: | Deep Pronounced Lows, Articulate High Mids |
Stock Availability: | Attractive Ribbon Pattern Occasionally FiguredLimited (replaced by Shedua) |
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: | old stock (10 years+) limited |
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