Bubinga for Guitar Construction

Bubinga

Bubinga is a dense, heavy, oily wood, and usually presents in a brown to dark red/brown coloration. The trees from which Bubinga is harvested can grow very large. It can be highly figured and has a very good strengh-to-weight ratio, although gluing and finishing can present problems when the oil content is high.

Bubinga as a wood for furniture construction is terrific, but it would not be our fist choice in electric guitar construction due to the weight, difficulty in working, and the oil content.

Bubinga used for Electric Guitar Construction