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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