African Mahogany Guitar Body Blank - Classic Tonewood for Custom Build

African Mahogany Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Tonewood African Mahogany Khaya Kiln Dried 6-8% Moisture Warm Tone

This kiln-dried African Mahogany guitar body blank delivers rich, warm tone with smooth mids, round lows, and sweet highs – perfect for players who want classic vintage voicing with exceptional resonance. The straight, interlocked grain structure provides excellent sustain and note warmth, while the light golden-brown to reddish-brown color offers a beautiful, natural aesthetic that ages gracefully. African Mahogany is the affordable alternative to Honduran Mahogany, delivering legendary tone without the premium price tag.

Technical Specifications

Wood Name(s)	African Mahogany, Khaya
Botanical Name	Khaya spp.
Thickness Options	Planed: 1-3/4" \| Unplaned: 2"
Length Range	21" – 28"
Width Range	14" – 18"
Drying Method	Kiln Dried
Moisture Content	6-8% (stable for instrument building)

Why African Mahogany for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Rich, warm vintage tone – Smooth mids, round lows, and sweet highs – the classic rock and blues sound
Exceptional resonance – Open, airy tone with remarkable sustain and harmonic complexity
Beautiful natural aesthetic – Light golden-brown to rich reddish-brown – ages to a stunning patina
Excellent workability – Machines, routes, and sands effortlessly – a luthier's dream
Stable and ready – Kiln-dried to 6-8% MC – dimensionally stable with minimal movement

Perfect For

Ideal for electric guitar bodies, semi-hollow builds, bass guitars, and vintage-style instruments including Les Paul, SG, Telecaster, Stratocaster, and custom designs. African Mahogany is also a fantastic choice for acoustic guitar backs and sides, as well as necks and fingerboards.

Pro tip: African Mahogany takes all finishes beautifully – oil, lacquer, or polyurethane. For a classic vintage look, apply a light amber or cherry stain to enhance the natural reddish-brown tones.

Note:

Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the same species.
Images are for representational purpose only.

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Option for Planed Body Blanks: We also offer the option of free planning for our body blanks. If you prefer planed body blanks, simply select the "Planed" option. With this choice, the thickness of the body blanks will be 1-3/4", providing a smoother surface for your instrument-building process. Rest assured, our body blanks are meticulously prepared and contain no defects, pinholes, or cracks.

Flexibility in Quantity and Condition: Choose between a set of two or three pieces in both glued and unglued conditions. Whether you prefer a ready-to-assemble set or individual pieces to suit your specific needs, we've got you covered.

Shipping & Returns

Your order will be on its way within 2 - 3 business days — during promotions, it may take up to 5 days.
We ship safely and quickly via USPS, UPS, or other trusted carriers, with full tracking provided.
Shop with confidence — we offer a 90-day return policy on wood items, and a 14-day return policy on guitar parts, hardware, and strings!
Enjoy free shipping on orders over $99* (excludes lumber, live edges, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and international orders).
For full details, read our Shipping policy and Return Policy.

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African Mahogany Guitar Body Blank - Classic Tonewood for Custom Builds

African Mahogany Guitar Body Blank | Premium Luthier Tonewood for Electric Guitars

Technical Specifications

Why African Mahogany for Electric Guitar Bodies?

Perfect For

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