MORADO
(Machaerium Villosum)
(also M. Scleroxylon
& M. Acutifolium)

OTHER COMMON NAMES: Pau Ferro, Bolivian Rosewood, Iron Wood, Jacaranda Pardo, Caviuna, Santos Rosewood
Note: Morado & Pau Ferro are trade names for the same wood. Iron Wood in Latin translates to 'Pau Ferro'. Morado is not a true Rosewood. Rosewoods are in the 'Dalbergia' Family.

BSR6EG
Morado Top & Back
(also, Morado Neck Features)
Morado Fingerboard

Origin: Bolivia & Brazil
Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : 4.9 Lbs. per Bd. Ft.
Weight Classification: Heavy
Where Used on Smith Basses: Tops, Backs, Fingerboards & Features
Tone Produced on Smith Basses: Smooth Low End w/ High End Clarity
Stock Availability: Various Grain Patterns
Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: 7-9 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried)

 

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