African Mahogany Sapele Neck

African Mahogany Sapele Neck

Level: AAAAA

African Mahogany Sapele is a premier exotic choice for guitar and bass necks, celebrated worldwide for its exceptional strength, warm balanced response, and rock-solid stability. Harvested from sustainably managed tropical forests, African Mahogany Sapele provides excellent structural rigidity and natural resilience. This prevents warping and shifting under high string tension, ensuring your instrument’s neck stays true and reliable over years of heavy playing.

• Botanical / Trade Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum (commonly known as African Mahogany Sapele / Sapele Mahogany)

• Density: Approx. 640 – 670 kg/m³

• Origin: Central and West African rainforests (primarily the Congo Basin, Cameroon, and Nigeria)

• Seasoning & Drying: Professionally kiln-dried (KD) to a stable moisture content of 8% – 10%, ensuring maximum structural stability and minimizing the risk of warping or cracking.

Minimum Dimensions:

• Dimensions: 720mm x 100mm x 25mm (28-3/8″ x 3-15/16″ x 0.984″)

Tonally it delivers a warm, punchy attack with incredible note clarity and a rich, resonant fundamental similar to traditional mahogany. It ensures that fast runs and complex chords stay well-defined, giving notes a clean, professional projection. This African Mahogany Sapele features a straight grain and striking natural ribbon striping, providing a timeless, luxurious aesthetic for any custom build.