Sapele neck blanks

[CavalierKingCharles]

Anyone using Sapele for necks, I would appreciate any comments.

Scott

[tippie53]

Martin had used some. It will do the job. It can be heavy though.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

I have made two necks, solid sapele. I loved how it worked and looked, and it has almost no pores to fill.
I will be making more with this great wood.

Kevin

[B. Howard]

Not my favorite mahogany by far, but it will make a fine neck.

[Dan Bombliss]

I have, don't mind it at all. Smells great too.

[CavalierKingCharles]

Thanks all,

I picked up this piece from a local hardwood dealer yesterday. It's not quite quartered so I'm going to do a laminated neck.
This guy has a great store, I paid $80 for the three pieces.

SA

[Kevin Sjostrand]

Fun times ahead. I love wood.

Kevin

[penndan]

I've used sapele for a couple of guitar necks, a dozen banjo necks and 25 banjo block rims. A little heavier and harder than the usual mahogany, but still easy to work with.

[B. Howard]

Is that purple heart on the left? It will likely turn brown over time, no matter what finish you put on it.

[CavalierKingCharles]

Yep, it's Purple Heart. It was an impulse buy, I had no idea it would turn brown though.

Thanks for the info.