BUBINGA
(Guibourtia Demeusei)
(also G. Pellegriniana & G. Tessmannii)

OTHER COMMON NAMES: African Rosewood, Kevazingo, Essingang

Note: Bubinga ranges in color from 'Light Pinkish' Red Brown to 'Deep Vivid' Reddish Brown. Bubinga is occasionally figured.

NOTE: We are gradually replacing Bubinga Neck Strips with Shedua/Ovankol. Flamed Shedua Top woods are also in stock as well in place of figured Bubinga. these two woods are very similar.


BSR6P
Bubinga Top & Back w/Walnut Core & Center Block,
accented with Maple Features Stripes & Veneers

BSR5GN Fretless
Bubinga Top & Back

Attractive Ribbon Pattern Occasionally Figured
Origin: Equatorial West Africa
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : 4.8 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification: Heavy
Where Used on Smith Basses: Tops & Backs, Neck & Body Features 
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Deep Pronounced Lows, Articulate High Mids
Stock Availability: Limited stock
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: Out of Stock. Tops replaced with Flamed Shedua

 

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