Primavera solid body guitar wood

My first purchase from hibdonhardwood.com

Primavera Body Blank EB-012 × 1 $30.00
Primavera Body Blank EB-010 × 1 $30.00
Hard Maple 1 x 3 Quartersawn Neck Blanks × 5 1 x 3 x 36 $81.00
Primavera Body Blank EB-016 × 1 $30.00
Subtotal $171.00
Shipping $74.89
Total $245.89 USD

Primavera is also known as “white mahogany.” It’s lighter in weight than traditional mahogany, with smaller pores. It resembles swamp ash somewhat, with a slightly yellowish color.

Other Common Names:
White Mahogany, Palo blanco, Prima vera, Cortez blanco, Duranga, San Juan

Family:
Bignoniaceae

Mature Tree Height, Diameter:
100 ft , 2-3 ft

Weight @ 12% M/C:
30 lbs./ft.3

Working Properties:
The wood is easy to work in all operations even though there
may be considerable grain variation; finishes smoothly
and acquires an attractive polish.

Growing Regions:
Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela.

General Characteristics:
Color yellowish white to light yellowish brown often with darker streaks.
Luster high. Odor and taste not distinct (see discussion).
Light and soft but firm. Grain usually roey producing a
conspicuous ribbon figure. Texture medium.

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