Padauk Fingerboard Classical Guitar

Padauk Fingerboard Classical Guitar

Padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) is highly regarded in lutherie for its vivid color and acoustic performance. Its orange-red hue gradually deepens over time, giving the instrument a warm and distinctive look.

This classical-guitar fingerboard balances hardness and stability, providing a durable playing surface with solid projection, defined attack, and balanced sustain. It’s an appealing alternative to rosewood thanks to both tone and aesthetics.

In the workshop, Padauk works well with standard lutherie tools. It bonds properly and takes fine finishes that highlight the wood’s natural beauty.

Technical Characteristics

• Instrument: Classical guitar
• Dimensions: 470 x 75 x 9 mm
• Botanical Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
• Origin: Central Africa
• Density: 800–900 kg/m³
• Color: Orange-red (darkens over time)