| Shedua ~ Ovankol (Guibourtia Ehie) |
| OTHER COMMON NAMES: Ovankol, Amazakoue', Amazoue, Ehie, Mozambique |
Note: Shedua ranges in color from Light Yellowish Brown to Dark Greyish Brown. Shedua is in the same family as Bubinga (G. Demeusei). 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. |
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| CR6V Shedua |
| Origin: | Western Equatorial Africa |
| Avg. Weight (@ 6-8% moisture) : | 4.4 Lbs. per Bd. Ft. |
| Weight Classification: | Heavy |
| Where Used on Smith Basses: | Tops, Backs, Neck & Body Features |
| Tone Produced on Smith Basses: | Tight High Mids with Deep Lows |
| Stock Availability: | Light to Dark, Occasionally Figured |
| Avg. Age of Wood in Stock: | 8-10 Years Acclimated (Kiln & Air Dried) |
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