Padauk, Brazilian, FC
Specie Details
Common Names
Padauk
Scientific Name
Grain/Texture
Has a coarse texture and fairly large and open pores. Grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked.
Color/Appearance
Heartwood color can vary, ranging from a pale pinkish orange to a deep brownish red. Most pieces tend to start reddish orange when freshly cut, darkening substantially over time to a reddish/purplish brown. Padauk’s initial orange coloration can be preserved through various finishing procedures
Notes of Interest
This wood wins the award for the most commonly-used aliases, with no single name being predominant. When used in guitars, it’s most commonly referred to as Ovangkol. Most other woodworkers favor either Shedua or Amazique, while veneer is sometimes sold under the name Mozambique. All refer to the same wood species: Guibourtia ehie.
This specie is closely related to Bubinga and Rosewood
Specie Data
- Distribution:Africa, Thailand, Andaman Islands
- Tree Size:100-150 ft (30-45 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
- Janka Hardness:80-120 ft (24-37 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter
