Sipo makes a really great mahogany substitute, with nice color and stunning aesthetics, when quartersawn. Like many such woods, it can become discolored when left in contact with iron and other metals. When combined with its very modest price range, its continually growing popularity as such (mahogany substitute) is easy to understand. Common Uses: Furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, veneers, musical instruments, boatbuilding, and carving.