Hawaiian Wood Comparison

Hawaiian wood is a special timber nurtured by the rich nature of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. It possesses beautiful grain and high density that cannot be replicated elsewhere, and through the hands of skilled craftsmen, it is transformed into world-class musical instruments, furniture, and crafts.
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Major Hawaiian Woods

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hawaiian koa

hawaiian koa

Weight

Medium

Rarity

Extremely rare

Wood grain

Carly, Tigerstripe

Musical aptitude

Ukulele, guitar, bass

Machinability

Good

Tone

Warm, bright, and well-balanced tone

Intended use

High-end musical instruments, furniture, and crafts

Hawaiian Mango

Hawaiian Mango

Weight

Medium

Rarity

Moderate

Wood grain

Spalted, curly

Musical aptitude

Ukulele, Guitar

Machinability

Good

Tone

Warm and rich midrange

Intended use

Musical instruments, turning, ornaments

Hawaiian Red Cedar

Hawaiian Red Cedar

Weight

Lightweight

Rarity

Rare

Wood grain

Ribbon stripe, interlock

Musical aptitude

Ukulele, Acoustic Guitar

Machinability

Outstanding

Tone

Bright, resonant high-frequency range

Intended use

Musical instruments, furniture, sculptures

Hawaiian ʻōhiʻa

Hawaiian ʻōhiʻa

Weight

moderate to severe

Rarity

Extremely rare

Wood grain

curly, burled, spalted

Musical aptitude

Ukulele, guitar, bass

Machinability

Good

Tone

Deep, rich bass; warm tone

Intended use

High-end musical instruments, bowls, and decorations

A unique tree grown on the Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaiian Koa
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