Purple Heart is a less used name among the exotic wood category. It’s not a common wood among the guitar builders but, it has a really stunning appearance which attracts stringed-instrument lovers worldwide. Purple Heart is a dense and tough wood with exciting physical characteristics. It has a brilliant tonal quality which resembles the warmer version of Hard Maple wood.
Working with Purple Heart wood is a big challenge. When the wood is in contact with dull tools or cutter with high-speed, the wood releases a gummy resin which clogs the tools and complicates the entire process. Apart from these simple complications, Purple Heart gives a ravishing and unique look for your guitars.
Wood species | Purple Heart |
Scientific name | Peltogyne pubelcens |
Weight | 880 kg/m3 |
Color | Purplish Brown to eggplant purple. |
Texture | Medium texture with straight, wavy or irregular grain pattern. |
Shipping | No restrictions |
Recommendations | High strength applications |
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