Pterocarpus indicus is the botanical name for a tree that has inspired a wide variety of names and has been used in a wide variety of applications. In the United States, the tree is usually called Narra and...
African Padauk, (Pterocarpus soyauxii), originated in Central to West Africa. With a Janka hardness of 1725, Padauk is 33% harder then Rad Oak, and 18% harder then Maple. Padauk is sometimes known as barwood...
from guide: Guitar Wood Types and Tones Padauk Orange to brown color, smooth feeling when played raw. Tone similar to mahogany. [As neck material.] Bright orange red.Learn more about Woods, Body, Body Tops,...