Panacoco

Delivery time: 5 to 6 weeks

Scientific name: Swartzia panacoco

Guyana Panacoco, Swartzia panacoco, is probably the densest wood in the world, with a density of around 1300kg/m3. It is sometimes called Coracao do negro in Brazil, or more classically Brazilian ebony.

Its wood is deep black with very fine gray veins. It is a very resonant wood that resembles, both in texture and appearance, Mozambique ebony, Dalbergia melanoxylon. These characteristics make it an ideal wood for instrument making, whether for guitar fingerboards or wind instruments such as clarinets, flutes, etc.

A surprising anecdote: when sawn, the wood is bright orange, and turns deep black within a few hours. There is therefore no deception on the merchandise, it is a characteristic feature of this rare and precious species from Guyana.