Padauk Fingerboard Electric Bass 5-String

Padauk Fingerboard Electric Bass 5-String

Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is highly valued in lutherie for its vivid color and dependable tonal performance. Its reddish-orange hue, which darkens over time, gives the bass a distinctive, elegant appearance.

This 5-string electric-bass fingerboard blends density and stability to deliver a durable, reliable playing surface. It offers quick response, defined attack, and clear sustain—qualities widely appreciated on modern basses.

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 bass, 5-string
• Dimensions: 720 x 85 x 9 mm
• Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Origin: Central Africa
• Density: 800–900 kg/m³
• Color: Reddish-orange (darkens over time)