The best replacement for mahogany is rosewood.

The best alternatives to mahogany are rated as following:
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  rosewood acoustic guitar
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  koa
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  honduran mahogany
  acacia ukulele
  espresso
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  trex
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  poplar
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  koa ukulele
  nato

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