| 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. |
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| 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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