African mahogany guitar sets

Instruments made from African Mahogany (khaya ivorensis) have been in demand for many years. The reason is simple. African Mahogany has all the characteristics of a great tonewood; its weight and strength allow for well-defined ranges of tone as well as strong volume. It works easily and displays beautiful figure, everything from straight-grained to flamed, quilt, curl, and mottled.
 

All of our guitar sets are milled from old growth lumber (from the 1930’s to the 1960’s). The guitar sets are perfectly book matched with the backs and sides processed from the same board. The color is a “vintage” burgundy and displays the desirable qualities one associates with age.

We can vouch for each set because we personally hand pick and “tap” every board to make sure they have that special “ring.”

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African mahogany board dated September 1957.
Flitch of old growth African mahogany boards.
Mottled African mahogany boards.

Minimum Dimensions

Steel String
Backs: 22" x 8½"+ x .160+"
Sides: 34" x 5" x .120"
 

OM size
Backs: 21" x 7¾" x .160"
Sides: 30" x 4½" x .120”

All sets are finish sanded.

Listed below are the actual back and side sets you'll receive.

  African mahogany steel string sets

New sets coming soon

Give us a call at 757-566-8805 to place your order.

Please email us with any questions.