Puwen Phoebe (Guitar Backs and Sides Set)
Level: AAAAA
Puwen Phoebe is a premier, highly decorative exotic tonewood that delivers a bright, clear acoustic response with exceptional note definition and brilliant trebles. Valued for its breathtaking, intricate natural golden-thread figure and striking golden-amber hues, Puwen Phoebe provides a commanding visual and acoustic presence for high-end guitar backs and sides.
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Botanical / Trade Name: Phoebe puwenensis (commonly known as Puwen Phoebe / Golden Phoebe)
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Density: Approx. 610 – 680 kg/m³
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Origin: East and Southeast Asia (primarily southern China)
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Seasoning & Drying: Air-dried (AD) to a stable moisture content of 10% – 12%, ensuring natural structural stability and retaining the wood’s organic resonance.
Minimum Dimensions:
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Back Halves: 500mm x 200mm x 4mm (19-11/16″ x 7-7/8″ x 0.157″)
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Sides: 850mm x 135mm x 4mm (33-7/16″ x 5-5/16″ x 0.157″)
Tonally it is crisp and articulate, featuring a bright fundamental tone, tightly focused mid-range, and singing, sparkling trebles with wonderful cut. It is ideal for archtop guitars, acoustic backs and sides, and custom instruments where players demand both brilliant projection and an unmistakably breathtaking, highly figured golden-thread appearance.
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