Kevdog
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I haven't seen too many examples of African Padauk used for the construction of ukes so I wanted to show a build from John S. Kinnard (KinnardUkes.com) that uses Padauk with a Maple neck and Sitka Spruce for the soundboard.
It finishes beautifully and the tonal characteristics have been described as similar to Brazilian Rosewood. The color can be in many shades of red depending on the individual piece. This set looks almost 3D with the high gloss finiish.
Padauk will darken with age and exposure to sunlight- how soon depends on if you leave it in a case or out where it is exposed to sunlight. I haven't seen one but I hear it darkens to a beautiful reddish chocolate color.
It's a great tonewood and beautiful to look at- definitely eye candy.
It finishes beautifully and the tonal characteristics have been described as similar to Brazilian Rosewood. The color can be in many shades of red depending on the individual piece. This set looks almost 3D with the high gloss finiish.
Padauk will darken with age and exposure to sunlight- how soon depends on if you leave it in a case or out where it is exposed to sunlight. I haven't seen one but I hear it darkens to a beautiful reddish chocolate color.
It's a great tonewood and beautiful to look at- definitely eye candy.
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