Padauk Fingerboard Electric Guitar

Padauk Fingerboard Electric Guitar

Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is highly valued in lutherie for its vibrant look and reliable tonal behavior. Its reddish-orange hue, which deepens over time, gives electric guitars a striking, high-character appearance.

This electric-guitar fingerboard provides hardness and stability, ensuring a durable playing surface even under intensive use. It delivers quick response, defined attack, and clear sustain—qualities appreciated by players seeking precision and projection.

In the workshop, Padauk works well with standard lutherie tools. It bonds easily and takes fine finishes that highlight its natural contrast.

Technical Characteristics

• Instrument: Electric guitar
• Dimensions: 530 x 75 x 9 mm
• Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Origin: Central Africa
• Density: 800–900 kg/m³
• Color: Reddish-orange (darkens over time)