African Mahogany Sapele Back + Side Set -131

African Mahogany Sapele (Guitar Backs and Sides Set)

African Mahogany Sapele is a premier, versatile exotic tonewood that delivers a warm, well-balanced acoustic response with rich overtones and excellent clarity. Valued for its structural integrity and striking golden-brown to deep reddish-brown hues—often featuring a natural ribbon stripe—African Mahogany Sapele provides a commanding visual and acoustic presence for high-end guitar backs and sides.

• 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% – 12%, ensuring maximum structural stability and minimizing the risk of warping or cracking.

Minimum Dimensions:

• Back Halves: 550mm x 220mm x 4mm (21-5/8″ x 8-11/16″ x 0.157″)

• Sides: 850mm x 135mm x 4mm (33-7/16″ x 5-5/16″ x 0.157″)

Tonally it is responsive and dynamic, featuring a punchy fundamental tone, warm mid-range focus similar to traditional mahogany, and brilliant, clear trebles with a sweet sustain. It is ideal for fingerstyle players and strummers alike who demand both exceptional harmonic clarity and an unmistakably luxurious appearance.