Entandrophragma utile  s,g, 0.63 Stability T/R 1.4

wonderful wood, highly recommended

Attractive stable and easily machinable, this West African Mahogany 

 a straight to slightly waving grain and almost completely flawless.

Same species as Sapele and virtually identical but tending to be straighter  grained with 

fewer blemishes. but less destinct ribbon striping.

two types, 2pc unglued or 1pc ( one single wide piece of timber)

two sizes,   guitar is 355mm by 480mm 

                   Bass is 355mm by 535mm (precision Bass etc)

Two cuts, Flat which includes rift, and quartersawn which will be very close to 90 degrees 

Two grades, standard (nearly flawless) and flawless

blanks sold as 2nd contains flaws outwith the finished body

The Sipo is sourced from the republic of Congo

from FSC forest managed by IFO/interholco

ranked no 1 for responsible forest management in Africa

by the open timber portal

Which to pick.