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Bridge Blanks and Peghead Veneers

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Instrument Peghead Veneers

#IW14093A 1/8 x 3 7/8-4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00
#IW14093B 1/8 x 3 7/8-4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00
#IW14093C 1/8 x 3 7/8-4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00
#IW14093D 1/8 x 3 7/8-4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Instrument Peghead Veneers

#IW14094A 1/8 x 4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00-sold
#IW14094B 1/8 x 4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00
#IW14094C 1/8 x 4 x 8 3/8-8 5/8” $25.00-sold
#IW14094D 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 8 7/16” $25.00
#IW14094E 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 8 7/16” $25.00-sold

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Guitar Bridge Blank Bundles

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar.

#IW14274A
6 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9 ¾” $20.00/lot
#IW14274B-sold
6 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9 ¾” $20.00/lot

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Bridge Blank Bundles

#IW14275A
6 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9 ¾”
$20.00/lot
#IW14275B
6 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9 ¾” (one has hole on edge)
$20.00/lot

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Bridge Blank Bundles

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars. Quartersawn but with some odd grain.

#IW14276A
7 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9 ¾” $20.00/lot
#IW14276B-sold
6 pcs, each piece 3/8 x 1 ¼-1 ½ x 6 ¾-9 ¾” $14.00/lot

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars. Buy 6 or more at $4.00 each.

#IW14080A 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14080B 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080C 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080D 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14080E 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14080F 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080G 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080H 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080I 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14080J 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars. Buy 6 or more at $4.00 each.

#IW14083A 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083B 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083C 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083D 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14083E 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14083F 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083G 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083H 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083I 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14083J 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars. Buy 6 or more at $4.00 each.

#IW14084A 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14084B 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14084C 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14084D 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14084E 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00-sold
#IW14084F 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14084G 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00
#IW14084H 3/8”+ x 1 ½ x 9 ¾-10” $5.00

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Guitar Bridge Blanks
Quartersawn.

#IW14787A 3/8 x 2 x 8 7/8” $10.00
#IW14787B 3/8 x 2 x 9” $10.00
#IW14787C 3/8 x 2 x 8 7/8” $10.00
#IW14787D 3/8 x 2 x 8 7/8” $10.00

African Blackwood
(Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Slightly oily to the touch. Quartersawn.

#IW14787E 3/8 x 2 x 8 3/8” $10.00-sold
#IW14787F 3/8 x 2 x 8 3/8” $10.00-sold
#IW14787G 3/8 x 2 x 9 3/8” $10.00-sold
#IW14787H 3/8 x 2 x 9 3/8” $10.00-sold

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Curly Tasmanian Blackwood
(Acacia melanoxylon)
Peghead Veneers

click on photo for close-up of piece with a finish

The heartwood of Tasmanian Blackwood is a golden-brown to reddish-brown color, oftentimes with darker streaks. It is extremely lustrous and takes a beautiful, smooth finish. It is a very close match to Koa and the type of figuring is similar.

#IW13746A 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746B 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746C 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746D 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746E 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746F 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00
#IW13746G 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 8” $10.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW12788A 9/16 x 2 x 8 ½” $20.00-sold
#IW12788B 7/16 x 1 ½ x 7 ¼” $20.00-sold
#IW12788C 7/16 x 1 ½ x 7 ¼” $20.00
#IW12788D 7/16 x 1 ½ x 7 5/8” $20.00-sold
#IW12788E 7/16 x 1 ½ x 12 1/8” $20.00-sold

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Brazilian Kingwood
(Dalbergia cearensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

Another true rosewood. The wood is beautifully variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is up to 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, fancy furniture parts, and musical instrument accessories. These bridge blanks are all quartersawn.

#IW13003A 3/8 x 2 x 8” $10.00-sold
#IW13003B 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8” $10.00
#IW13003C 3/8 x 2 x 7 7/8” $10.00-sold
#IW13003D 3/8 x 2 ½ x 8” $10.00-sold
#IW13003E 3/8 x 2 ½ x 8” $10.00-sold

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)
Bridge Blanks Bundle

Beautiful quality, quartersawn bridge blanks cut from old-growth billets that we have had for decades.

#IW12943A
each piece 3/8 x 1 ¾-1 7/8 x 8” – 8 pieces $36.00/lot
#IW12943B-sold
each piece 3/8 x 1 ¾-1 7/8 x 8” – 9 pieces $41.00/lot

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW12712A 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 8 1/8” $20.00-sold
#IW12712B 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/8” $20.00-sold
#IW12712C 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/8” $20.00-sold
#IW12712D ½ x 1 3/8 x 8 ¾” $20.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW11970A 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW11970B 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold
#IW11970C 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 8” $30.00
#IW11970D 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW11970E 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 8” $30.00
#IW11970F 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold
#IW11970G 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW11970H 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW11970I 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold
#IW11970J 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW11970K ½ x 2 5/8 x 9 1/8” $40.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

Quartersawn Snakewood with classic markings. Air-dried.

#IW11141A 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 7/8” $35.00-sold
#IW11141B 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 7/8” $35.00-sold
#IW11141C 3/8 x 2 x 8 ¾” $40.00-sold
#IW11141D 3/8 x 2 x 8 5/8” $40.00
#IW11141E 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 8 3/16” $40.00-sold
#IW11141F 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 8 5/8” $40.00-sold

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

These are the cream of the crop and I am sure, hard to find any better. All are quartersawn.

#IW10473A 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 8 3/16” $30.00
#IW10473B 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 8” $30.00
#IW10473C 3/8 x 2 x 8 1/8” $35.00-sold
#IW10473D 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW10473E 5/16 x 2 x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold
#IW10473F 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/8” $35.00
#IW10473G 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/8” $35.00-sold
#IW10473H 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 8 ¼” $36.00-sold
#IW10473I 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/8” $35.00
#IW10473J 3/8 x 2 x 8 3/16” $35.00-sold
#IW10473K ½ x 2 ¾ x 8 1/8” $65.00-sold

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW10870A 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 1/8” $25.00-sold
#IW10870B 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold
#IW10870C 7/16 x 2 x 8” $30.00-sold
#IW10870D 3/8 x 2 x 8 3/8” $30.00-sold
#IW10870E 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 8 3/8” $30.00-sold
#IW10870F 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 8” $30.00-sold
#IW10870G 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 8” $30.00-sold

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Bois de Rose
(Dalbergia maritima)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

A true rosewood from Madagascar. Hard and heavy and will take a high polish. Quartersawn.

#IW10576A 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00
#IW10576B 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10576C 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00
#IW10576D 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10576E 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 8” $8.00-sold

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

#IW10578A 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10578B 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10578C 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10578D 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10578E 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8” $8.00-sold
#IW10578F 3/8 x 1 ½ x 9” $8.00-sold
#IW10578G 3/8 x 2 ¼ x 8 7/8” $10.00
#IW10578H 7/16 x 2 ½ x 9 3/8” $10.00-sold

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blank
#IW10668A 3/8 x 2 x 8 ¼” $25.00-sold
Macassar Ebony
(Diospyros celebica)
Guitar Bridge Blanks
#IW10668B ½ x 1 7/8 x 8 ½” $7.50-sold
#IW10668C ½ x 1 7/8 x 8 ½” $7.50

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Instrument Bridge Blanks

#IW10328A 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 8” $30.00-sold
#IW10328B 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 8 1/8” $30.00
#IW10328C 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 9 5/8” $30.00-sold
#IW10328D 3/8 x 1 ½ x 10 ¼” $30.00
#IW10328E 3/8 x 1 ½ x 10 ¼” $30.00
#IW10328F 3/8 x 1 ¾ x 10 1/8” $30.00
#IW10328G 3/8 x 1 ½ x 10 ¼” $30.00-sold
#IW10328H 3/8 x 1 ½ x 10 ¼” $30.00-sold

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Amboyna Burl
(Pterocarpus indicus)
Instrument Peghead Veneers

A beautiful example of one of the world’s rarest burls. Prized for precious woodworks for centuries, wood of this quality is getting scarce.

#IW10064A 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00
#IW10064B 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00-sold
#IW10064C 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00-sold
#IW10064D 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00-sold

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Amboyna Burl
(Pterocarpus indicus)
Instrument Peghead Veneers

A beautiful example of one of the world’s rarest burls. Prized for precious woodworks for centuries, wood of this quality is getting scarce.

#IW10067A 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00-sold
#IW10067B 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00-sold
#IW10067C 1/8 x 7 ½ x 7 7/8” $50.00

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

These were cut from old growth billets imported from India decades ago. They all have beautiful color and are quartersawn-the best. Rare these days.

#IW10383A 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383B 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383C 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383D 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383E 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00
#IW10383F 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383G 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383H 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383I 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383J 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold
#IW10383K 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8” $10.00-sold

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW10456A 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00
#IW10456B 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00
#IW10456C 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00-sold
#IW10456D 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00-sold
#IW10456E 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00-sold
#IW10456F 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00
#IW10456G 3/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $35.00-sold

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Bridge Blanks

#IW10458A 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00
#IW10458B 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00
#IW10458C 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00-sold
#IW10458D 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00
#IW10458E 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00
#IW10458F 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00
#IW10458G 3/8 x 1 ½ x 8 ¼-8 ¾” $30.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Guitar Bridge Blanks

#IW9069A 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/8” $30.00-sold