Ribbon Figured African Mahogany Body Blank, 1-Piece (12.4 lb) - 015
We just landed 40 of the most beautiful, ribbon-figured African Mahogany body blanks we've seen in years—lightweight, resonant, and straight out of the golden era of guitar wood. The first 10 are standard-size one-piece blanks, but the real surprise? We scored 30 more that are large enough for Explorer-style builds—something you almost never see any more in figured mahogany. This is the kind of premium-grade tonewood builders once took for granted but has all but vanished from the commercial market. When these are gone, they’re gone. We're working on finding more, but there’s no guarantee. Don't miss your shot.
Dimensions
Length x Width: 23.750" x 18.000" (603.3mm x 457.2mm)
Thickness: 2.000" (50.8mm)
Weight: 12.40 lb (5.6 kg)
1-piece
Planed to approximately 1-15/16" for final thickness sanding in your shop.
African Mahogany
African Mahogany (Khaya spp.) has been used by builders more and more due to its fantastic tone, easy workability, and the ready availability of high-quality pieces. While not a "true" mahogany, it IS a beautiful wood with many of the same visual and sonic properties of its South American namesake.
It has a warm tone, with a balanced midrange and deep bass response. Due to its density, African Mahogany has a strong fundamental with increased overtones. When used for an electric guitar, it creates the classic punchy midrange that defines the instrument.
While it's denser and more fibrous than Honduran Mahogany, African Mahogany works and cuts well with both hand and power tools. The reddish-brown coloring will make a beautiful guitar with either a solid or translucent finish. It's an open pore wood, and requires filler to level the grain.
All WOODSTAX items come with our 100% satisfaction promise and no-hassle returns. If you are unhappy with the wood once you get it, simply return it in its original, unworked condition for a full refund or exchange.
