Pomelle African Mahogany Sapele (Guitar Backs and Sides Set)
Pomelle African Mahogany Sapele is a premier, highly decorative exotic tonewood that delivers a warm, well-balanced acoustic response with rich overtones and excellent clarity. Valued for its mesmerizing, three-dimensional bubble-like figure and striking golden-brown to deep reddish hues, Pomelle African Mahogany Sapele provides a commanding visual and acoustic presence for high-end guitar backs and sides.
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Botanical / Trade Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum (commonly known as Pomelle African Mahogany Sapele / Pomelle Sapele)
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Density: Approx. 640 – 670 kg/m³
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Origin: Central and West African rainforests (primarily the Congo Basin, Cameroon, and Nigeria)
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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:
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Back Halves: 550mm x 220mm x 4mm (21-5/8″ x 8-11/16″ 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 responsive and dynamic, featuring a punchy fundamental tone, warm mid-range focus, and brilliant, bell-like trebles with a sweet sustain. It is ideal for fingerstyle players and strummers alike who demand both exceptional harmonic clarity and an unmistakably luxurious, chatoyant appearance.
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