Padauk Fingerboard Acoustic Guitar

Padauk Fingerboard Acoustic Guitar

Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is highly valued in lutherie for its vivid color and tonal response. Its reddish-orange hue, which darkens over time, gives the guitar a warm and distinctive look.

This fingerboard is designed for acoustic guitars but is also an excellent choice for archtop guitars, combining stability, durability, and a bright tone with clear attack. In both cases, it delivers balanced projection and clear sustain, making it an appealing alternative to rosewood.

In the workshop, Padauk works well with standard lutherie tools. It bonds properly and accepts high-quality finishes that highlight its natural beauty.

Technical Characteristics

• Instrument: Acoustic guitar / archtop
• Dimensions: 500 x 75 x 9 mm
• Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Origin: Central Africa
• Density: 800–900 kg/m³
• Color: Reddish-orange (darkens over time)