Traditional Sapele Kerfed Lining

Botanical name: Entandrophragma cylindricum

Origin: West Africa - Central Africa – East Africa

Density: 673 kg/cm3

Uses: Back and sides

The heartwood of this exotic and imported hardwood is red to dark reddish-brown, usually with a purple cast. On quartered surfaces the wood presents a well defined ribbon striped figure. The grain is interlocked or wavy and the texture is fine. The lumber has a cedar like aromatic odor when cut. These boards enjoy a high golden luster. Sapele is stronger that African or American Mahogany and it’s also stronger than Red Oak.