| PURPLEHEART (Peltogyne Spp.) |
| OTHER COMMON NAMES: Amaranth, Violetwood, Morado ( Venezuela) |
| Note: Although used mainly as veneers and body features, we have also used it as top and back sets and Neck Laminates in the past. Having similar properties to Morado (Pau Ferro) and Bubinga diminishes the need to use Purpleheart except for special requests. |
| Origin: | Central and South America |
| Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture): | 4.6 Lbs. per Bd. Ft. |
| Weight Classification: | Heavy |
| Where Used on Smith Basses: | Veneers and Body Features |
| Tone Produced on Smith Basses: | Similar to Morado & Bubinga |
| Stock Availability: | Out of Stock |
| Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: | Discontinued |
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