MAHOGANY
(Swietenia Macrophylla)
(*also Khaya Ivorensis, African Mahogany)

OTHER COMMON NAMES: Honduras Mahogany, Caoba, South American Mahogany, Brazilian, Nicaraguan, Peruvian, etc.-named by country of origin. Also, African Mahogany (Khaya Species).
Note: Mahogany from Tropical America is sill called Honduran Mahogany in the trade, but is no longer imported from Honduras.

Mahogany Core Woods 
in 3 & 5 Piece Body Wings

Origin: Central, South America (Swietenia Species)
Equitorial Africa (Khaya Species) 
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : 3.1 Lbs per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification: Light
Where Used on Smith Basses: Cores & Veneers Only
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: True Even Tone, Compliments its Laminates
Stock Availability: Varies from Light to Dark Reddish Brown (*African)
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 2+ Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)

 

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