Colonial Tonewoods

 

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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Truck load of old African mahogany boards African boards African billets ready for resawing

 

 

Minimum Dimensions

Steel String
Backs: 22" x 8½"+ x .140+"
Sides: 34" x 5" x .090"
All sets are finish sanded

 

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

 

 

$60 per set

 

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Striped African mahogany guitar courtesy of Steve Hornback

 

 

 

 

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

 

Please email us with any questions.