MAHOGANY WOOD

Mahogany is a straight- grained, reddish-brown timber of three topical hardwood species of the genus Swietenia, indigenous to the Americas and part of the pantropical chinaberry family, Meliaceae.

Mahogany is used commercially for a wide variety of goods. It has a straight, fine, and even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. It’s reddish-brown colour darkens over time, and displays a reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable. Historically, the tree's girth allowed for wide boards from traditional mahogany species. These properties make it a favourable wood for crafting cabinets and fine furniture.

Mahogany also resists wood rot, making it attractive in boat construction and outdoor decking. It is also a tonewood often used for musical instruments, particularly the backs, sides and necks of acoustic guitars, electric guitar bodies, and drum shells because of its ability to produce a very deep, warm tone compared to other commonly used woods.