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Originally Posted by jbslive
Mahogany & Sapele both come from the same family of tree (Meliceae). Sapele is the overall better balanced tone wood of the two. The grain and pore structure is tighter than Genuine Mahogany, and almost completely rot and weather resistant.
I posted this in another thread but find it more relevant here
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That piques my interest-if weather resistant over mahogany it would prove to have better longevity. But the tighter pore and grain structure might inhibit the resonation qualities. I would like to see a wave study on the two woods using exact sound conditions. By the way-these posts are great. I have learned more in a few minutes of reading than if I went researching the subject.