Mango is a tree that originates from India and is today cultivated in many tropical areas. Slow growing mango wood becomes as hard as mahogany. Mango is considered to be an excellent tonewood especially for electric or electro-acoustic Ukuleles. Visually, in particular, spalted mango is very attractive; the spots come from desired fungal attack; the fungus is dried out during processing. Its sound is considered more lovely than spruce or cedar, but not as resonant as koa.

Spalted Mango

Spalted mango Korpus of an Ukulele made by Sofla