Sep 16, 2010 · Nato (pronounced "natto," not like the acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a genuine species of real wood that's used mainly for laminated backs and sides in Yamaha guitars and other brands of instruments built mainly in Asia.

Dec 27, 2003 · Nato wood From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search Nato-Body wood is a collective name for wood from Mora trees. The best-known species are Mora excelsa (Mora) and Mora gonggrijpii (Morabukea), with the latter contributing less (occurring in a smaller area).

Mar 8, 2011 · It is a reliable, strong wood. It’s also a value-priced wood used more in the lower cost instruments. However, Nato still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used (and more expensive) Mahogany. It’s not a bad wood at all for a lower cost instrument. Genus names: Mora, Mora excelsa, Mora gonggrijpii. Family: Leguminosa Other ...

May 7, 2010 · It is a reliable, strong wood. It’s also a value-priced wood used more in the lower cost instruments. However, Nato still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used (and more expensive) Mahogany. It’s not a bad wood at all for a lower cost instrument. Genus names: Mora, Mora excelsa, Mora gonggrijpii. Family: Leguminosa Other ...

Aug 11, 2004 · The Wood General Characteristics: Heartwood yellowish red brown, reddish brown or dark red with paler streaks; sapwood 2 to 6 in. wide, distinct, yellowish to pale brown. Texture moderately fine to rather coarse, rather harsh to the feel; luster medium to high; grain is straight to commonly interlocked, very variable; astringent taste and ...

Mar 5, 2011 · "Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, is a reliable, strong wood used on guitar necks. It is a value-priced wood used more in the lower cost instruments. However, Nato still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used.... and more expensive mahogany. Not a bad wood at all for most ukes.... except the finest ones.""

Aug 2, 2015 · Nato wood is a collective name for wood from a) Mora trees (the best-known species are Mora excelsa (Mora) and Mora gonggrijpii (Morabukea), with the latter contributing less, as occurring in a smaller area) and b) Asian wood, also called nyatoh, from Gutta-percha trees (genus palaquium spp.)

Mar 3, 2008 · Nato - Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, is a reliable, strong wood used on guitar necks. It is a value-priced wood used more for beginner instruments. However, it still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used mahogany

Mar 12, 2019 · Nato wood is a collective name for wood from Mora trees (the best-known species are Mora excelsa (Mora) and Mora gonggrijpii (Morabukea). This should not be confused with Nyatoh (an Asian hardwood from the Sapotaceae family with a very similar look and characteristic to Honduras Mahogany, though totally unrelated). Nato wood - Wikipedia

May 20, 2005 · Nato wood, also known as Eastern Mahogany, is a reliable, strong wood used on guitar necks. It is a value-priced wood used more in the lower cost instruments. However, Nato still embodies all of the properties of more commonly used.... and more expensive mahogany.