Hawaiian Mango 4A+ Curly Soprano Ukulele Set of 6 Tonewoods #MO-SP-TBS-016
■ Product Description
Hawaiian Mango 4A+ Curly
6-Piece Set for Soprano Ukulele (Top, Back, Sides)
Product Number: MO-SP-TBS-016
Rare 4A+ [Upper Mid] grade curly Hawaiian mango wood.
It features the warm hue characteristic of Hawaiian mango and beautifully emerging curly grain.
This is a carefully selected 6-piece set (two book-matched pieces for each part) for the top, back, and sides, intended for soprano ukulele production.
The wood is supplied directly from a Big Island supplier as part of a reforestation project.
■ Grade
4A+ [Upper Mid] Curly
■ Scientific Name
Mangifera indica
■ Set Contents
Top, Back, Sides 6-piece set (two book-matched pieces for each part)
■ Size
Bookmatched Top
Approx. 270×240×3.1mm
Bookmatched Back
Approx. 270×240×3.2mm
Side
Approx. 390×80×3.0mm
Note: Dimensions for top and back materials are given in book-matched (open) state. These are not single-piece dimensions.
Note: Since wood may taper at the top, if two widths are listed, the wider one is the bottom and the narrower one is the top.
■ Wood Information
Wood Species: Hawaiian Mango
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
Origin: Big Island, Hawaii
■ Features
・Rare 4A+ [Upper Mid] grade curly grain
・6-piece set for soprano ukulele production
・Beautiful warm wood grain and rich figuring
・Tonewood with excellent workability and acoustic properties
・Book-matched set for top, back, and sides
・Direct from Big Island, part of a reforestation project
■ Recommended Uses
・Soprano ukulele production
・Acoustic instrument making
・High-end woodworking and craft production
・DIY
This is a high-quality Hawaiian mango soprano ukulele 6-piece set with beautiful curly grain and rich coloration.
🌴 Hawaiian Mango
Why are we all so fascinated by mangoes?
What is a mango?
About Hawaiian Mango Wood
Hawaiian Mango ( Mangifera indica )
This beautiful wood is obtained from the mango tree, a fruit tree.
Originally planted for fruit production,
Trees that are cut down due to the end of their lifespan or replacement are used as lumber.
For this reason, it is also attracting attention as a sustainable material with a relatively low environmental impact .
In recent years, it has become increasingly popular as a material for musical instruments such as ukuleles and guitars.
This tonewood is characterized by its soft and sweet sound.
About scarcity
Wood with beautiful curly or figured grain is very limited .
Demand for high-quality musical instrument-grade materials is increasing year by year.
About Grading
- 1A/2A [Bottom] : No curl to very slight curl
- 3A [Medium] : Medium curls that can be seen depending on the angle
- 4A [Medium and Upper] : Strong curls that are clearly visible from any angle
- 5A [Top] : Deep and strong curls
- 5A+ [Superb] : Extremely rare, exquisite curls, Master Grade
Moisture content and drying
Mango is a wood that dries relatively easily.
However, there may be internal stresses,
It is important to keep it stable and dry.
guideline:
Thickness 20-30mm → Approximately 2 months
Recommended use
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Ukulele making
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Guitar making
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Pen Craft
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Box production
Detailed information
Tree species: Hawaiian Mango
Thickness:
Length:
Width:
Backing:
Number of leaves:
Made to order: MO-SP-TBS-016
