African Mahogany Sapele 2 piece set – 431

African Mahogany Sapele 2-piece (Electric Guitar Body)

Level: AAAAA

African Mahogany Sapele is a visually striking and highly resonant body tonewood that delivers a warm, balanced response with a rich, complex harmonic overtones profile. Prized for its mesmerizing ribbon striping and golden-brown to deep reddish-brown hues, an African Mahogany Sapele 2-piece body is a luxurious choice for custom builders wanting an instrument that stands out both visually and acoustically. It offers a wonderful balance of stiffness and resonance without restrictive import hurdles.

• 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: 550mm x 200mm x 4mm (21-5/8″ x 7-7/8″ x 0.157″) – 2 pieces matching set

Tonally it provides a punchy, warm attack with deep, shimmering overtones that bloom as notes sustain, sharing many sonic characteristics with traditional mahogany but with a slightly brighter top end. It is ideal for players and custom builders looking for a striking aesthetic combined with exceptional dynamic responsiveness for solid-body or semi-hollow electric guitars. This African Mahogany Sapele 2-piece set features dynamic, interlocking grain that produces a beautiful, chatoyant ribbon-stripe figure, ensuring every single instrument crafted is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.