perhaps I should have articulated my question better. I have a lot of general info on the wood and the tree, as it is common here in Costa Rica. I had hoped that someone on this board might know something about this wood in relation to musical instruments, as my google search of UU resulted in very little information, but a few comments hinting at the use of Carapa species in ukuleles. Furthermore, I am not interested in whatever comments about wood versus builders skill. I am merely looking for anyone who has built with this wood that might be able to share some remarks. Either way I will build with it and draw my own conclusions. I appreciate the comments that you have never heard of the wood. It is helpful to get an idea of how foreign a species may or may not be to a specific market.
The wood is Meliaceae, that makes it (albeit distantly) related to Swietenia, Cedrela, Toonia, Khaya, and a huge number of other species of related tropical hardwoods. (That is, Mahogany, Spanish Cedar, Toon, and African Mahogany.) Its mechanical characteristics make it very similar to Swietenia, but it can be darker than Khaya and at times almost as soft as Cedrela. The way it breaks and tears out reminds me of California Redwood, to which it has no relation. However, I have not built with it yet, I am only excited to try.