Hawaiian Mango 5A Curly Tenor Ukulele Top, Back & Side 6-Piece Set #MO-TR-TBS-031
■ Product Description
Hawaiian Mango 5A Curly
Tenor Ukulele Top, Back & Side 6-Piece Set
Item Number: MO-TR-TBS-031
This premium set features 5A (High Grade) Curly Hawaiian Mango (Mangifera indica) from Hawaii Island, selected for Tenor Ukulele construction.
The wood features the distinctive golden-to-brown natural coloration of Hawaiian Mango, combined with beautiful, three-dimensional curly figure that changes in depth and appearance depending on the viewing angle and light.
This complete 6-piece set includes two bookmatched Top pieces, two bookmatched Back pieces, and two Side pieces.
The beautiful natural curly figure and rich coloration make this set an excellent choice for high-end Tenor Ukulele construction and custom acoustic instrument projects.
The wood is sourced directly from suppliers on Hawaii Island and supplied as part of an ongoing reforestation project.
■ Grade
5A (High Grade) Curly
■ Scientific Name
Mangifera indica
■ Set Contents
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2 Top pieces (Bookmatched)
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2 Back pieces (Bookmatched)
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2 Side pieces
Total: 6 Pieces
■ Size
Bookmatched Top
Approx. 350 × 320 × 2.9 mm
Bookmatched Back
Approx. 350 × 320 × 3.0 mm
Side
Approx. 505 × 85–95 × 3.6 mm
(Length × Width × Thickness)
The Top and Back dimensions are measured with the bookmatched pieces opened and laid flat. These are not the dimensions of a single piece.
The Side width varies depending on the section of the wood. Please confirm that the available dimensions are suitable for your instrument design before purchasing.
■ Wood Information
Species: Hawaiian Mango
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
Origin: Hawaii Island, State of Hawaii, USA
■ Features
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5A (High Grade) Curly Hawaiian Mango
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Complete 6-piece Top, Back & Side set for Tenor Ukulele construction
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Bookmatched Top and Back
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Beautiful three-dimensional curly figure that changes with the viewing angle and light
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Rich natural golden-to-brown coloration
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Rare decorative hardwood ideal for high-end custom instrument making
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Directly sourced from Hawaii Island
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Supplied as part of a reforestation project
■ Recommended Uses
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Tenor Ukulele construction
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High-end custom ukulele building
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Ukulele Top
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Ukulele Back
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Ukulele Sides
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Acoustic instrument making
A premium 5A Curly Hawaiian Mango 6-piece set for Tenor Ukulele construction, featuring beautiful three-dimensional curly figure and rich natural coloration for a distinctive high-end custom instrument.
🌴 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: ハワイアンマンゴー
Thickness:
Length:
Width:
Backing:
Number of leaves:
Made to order: MO-TR-TBS-031
