African Mahogany Sapele Fingerboard

African Mahogany Sapele Fingerboard

Level: AAAAA

African Mahogany Sapele Fingerboard is a premier, dense exotic fingerboard material that delivers a luxurious feel, exceptional wear resistance, and a rich acoustic foundation. Valued for its heavy structure and natural stability, African Mahogany Sapele provides a super-smooth playing surface that stands up effortlessly to years of aggressive fretting and string bending.

• 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: 520mm x 70mm x 8mm (20-15/32″ x 2-3/4″ x 3-5/32″)

Tonally it offers a fast, snappy attack with rich overtones and warm foundational resonance, adding incredible clarity to every note played up and down the neck. This African Mahogany Sapele fingerboard features striking natural grain variations, from rich golden-brown hues to dramatic ribbon striping, ensuring an unmistakably high-end aesthetic.