Custom-Made Mahogani Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge

Custom-Made Mahogani Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge

A mahogany wood body for the Shure V15 cartridge imparts a warm, musical, and harmonically rich character to the sound. Mahogany is a medium-density hardwood prized in musical instruments (like guitars and pianos) for its ability to enhance tonal depth without excessive coloration or sharpness.

🔊 Sound Characteristics of Mahogany Body for Shure V15:

🎧 Subjective Listening Impressions:

• Musical and lush – Mahogany enhances the emotional feel of vocals and acoustic instruments.

• The midrange glows, which flatters recordings with piano, strings, and human voice.

• Slight softness in highs – takes the edge off digital harshness or forward recordings.

• The bass is broad rather than punchy, with a natural flow instead of slam.

In short, mahogany brings soul and body to the V15’s famously neutral and accurate sound.

🪵 Mahogany vs. Other Tonewoods for Shure V15:

✅ Best Use Case:

Choose mahogany if:

• You want to warm up a system that leans toward bright or clinical.

• You enjoy jazz, classical, blues, or vocal-heavy recordings.

• You prefer a rich, analog-like presentation over hyper-detail.

• You want a sound that’s relaxing and non-fatiguing over long listening sessions.

💡 Tip: Mahogany doesn't damp vibrations as aggressively as bubinga or ebony, so if resonance control is a priority, consider lining the interior with thin felt, cork, or damping compound.