(Shown: T5z-12 Classic)
Overview: A tonewood that joined the Taylor fold over a decade ago, sapele’s tonal output is consistent and balanced across the tonal spectrum, making it compatible with a diverse range of playing styles. It’s sometimes mistakenly referred to as African mahogany because it closely resembles the West African wood khaya, which is commercially known as African mahogany. Sapele is a highly sustainable, relatively fast-growing wood that we’ll be able to offer for a long, long time.
Origin: Central Africa
Sound: With a clear midrange punch and strong fundamental focus, sapele offers a similar tone profile to mahogany, with a little extra treble chime. The note played is the one you'll hear, and sapele tends to produce a controlled overtone response with a dry, woody quality.
Goes Well With: Everything. It’s a great all-purpose tonewood that delivers a consistent, balanced tone in a variety of playing applications, from fingerstyle to strumming.
