Milo Wood

MILO - pronounced (me-low), a highly respected wood throughout Hawaiian history. Rich red and brown colors with a delicate lacey grain. To the ancient Hawaiians MILO and a wood called KOU (now replaced by KOA as the most common Hawaiian wood) were the most valuable and colorful woods used for furniture, canoes, paddles, and bowls. MILO has proved to be an excellent stringed instrument wood,producing deep resonant bass tones. Combines well with top woods such as Spruce, Cedar, and Sequoia Redwood.

Below: Milo with Gloss Lacquer

Below: Milo with Semi-Gloss Oil Varnish