African Mahogany Instrument Billets

Khaya ivorensis

Item Number: IW35649

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$94.70 $75.76
A 1 13/16 x 7 1/2 x 40 1/8"
$103.65 $82.92
B 2 x 7 7/16 x 40 1/8"
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$91.45
C 1 7/8 x 7 x 40 1/8"
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$94.50 $75.60
D 1 15/16 x 7 x 40 1/8"

African Mahogany 2 piece Guitar Neck Sets

Khaya ivorensis

Item Number: IW35643

$75.00 $60.00
A ea. pc. 1 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 30 1/8"
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$75.00 $60.00
B ea. pc. 1 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 30"

Genuine Mahogany 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35638

$135.00 $108.00
1 7/8 x 14 5/16 x 20 1/2"

Figured Red Milkwood Instrument Billet

Mimusops obovata

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: IW35635

$74.20 $59.36
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 34 3/16"

Mexican Bocote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Cordia elaeagnoides

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: IW35634

$8.00 $6.40
A 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/16"
$8.00 $6.40
B 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/16"
$8.00 $6.40
C 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"
$8.00 $6.40
D 1/2 x 2 x 8"
$8.00 $6.40
E 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
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$8.00
F 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 8"

Mexican Bocote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Cordia elaeagnoides

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: IW35633

$8.00 $6.40
A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 7 13/16"
$8.00 $6.40
B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"
$8.00 $6.40
C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8"
$8.00 $6.40
D 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$8.00 $6.40
E 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW35622

$10.00 $8.00
A 1/2 x 2 x 8"
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$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 x 8"
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$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 x 8"

Black Limba Lam Top Guitar Sets

Terminalia superba

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: IW35613

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$50.00
A ea. pc. 5/16 x 8 9/16 x 26 3/16"
$50.00 $40.00
B ea. pc. 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 26 9/16"

Prima Vera 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35596

$90.00 $72.00
A 1 13/16 x 14 3/16 x 20 1/16"
$90.00 $72.00
B 1 15/16 x 14 1/16 x 20 1/2"

English Elm 2 piece Solid Body Guitar Set

Ulmus procera

Item Number: IW35590

$90.00 $72.00
1 3/4 x 15 x 20"

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35559

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x up to 8 1/2 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 36"

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35558

$125.00 $100.00
Backs 3/16 x up to 8 1/2 x 22 5/8"
Sides 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 36 1/16"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Blanks

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

B has a shallow bark inclusion on one face. In the images, you can see the neck template drawn is not impacted by the minor defect.

Item Number: IW35542

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$45.00
A 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/8"
$45.00 $36.00
B 7/8 x 4 x 30 1/8"
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$50.00
C 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 30 1/8"

Brazilian Kingwood Ukulele & Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia cearensis

A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: W40216

$35.00 $28.00
A 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 16 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
B 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 16 5/8"
$35.00 $28.00
C 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 16 1/8"
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$35.00
D 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 20 13/16"
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$40.00
E 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 20 3/4"

Black Chacate Guitar Bridge Blanks

Guibourtia conjugata

Also called Tsotso. Our material is from Mozambique but it is found in other E. African & S. African locales. It is golden brown with darker streaks. Very hard and heavy but machines well with few problems. Excellent for cabinetry and wood turning. Capable of taking a high polish and is stable in service.

Item Number: IW35520

$10.00 $8.00
A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00 $8.00
B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00 $8.00
C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00 $8.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
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$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"

Brazilian Kingwood Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia cearensis

A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35511

$50.00 $40.00
A 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 19 1/8"
$50.00 $40.00
B 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 19 1/16"
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$50.00
C 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 3/16"
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$50.00
D 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 20 11/16"
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$45.00 $36.00
E 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 21 1/16"
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$50.00
F 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 21 1/16"
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$50.00
G 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 21 1/16"
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$50.00
H 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 21 3/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW35494

$10.00 $8.00
A 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 8 3/8"
$12.00 $9.60
B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 3/8"
$12.00 $9.60
C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 5/16"
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$12.00
D 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 8 1/16"
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$12.00
E 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 8 1/16"

Prima Vera 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35473

$95.00 $76.00
1 7/8 x 14 1/16 x 20 1/16"

Prima Vera 2 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Cybistax donnell-smithii

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35472

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$95.00
A 1 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 20 3/8"
$95.00 $76.00
B 1 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 20 3/8"

Guatemalan Rosewood Guitar Peghead Veneers

Dalbergia tucarensis

This Rosewood species has a reddish-brown to dark brown colored heartwood contrasting the almost white sapwood. The dust has a sweet odor. It is an excellent furniture/case works/jewelry box wood and even though it has a medium texture it does take a nice polish. We also offer it as a musical instrument wood (see guitar fingerboards and backs & sides elsewhere on the site). It has a very "crisp" tap tone with good sustain.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35470

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$10.00
A 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
$10.00 $8.00
B 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
$10.00 $8.00
C 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
$10.00 $8.00
D 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
F 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"
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$10.00
G 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 8"

English Ash Instrument Billets

Item Number: IW35420

$99.70 $79.76
A 1 3/4 x 10 x 41"
$88.65 $70.92
B 2 x 7 11/16 x 41 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$106.90
C 1 15/16 x 9 x 44 1/8"

Figured Balsamo Guitar Finger Boards

Myroxylon balsamum

In the past the principal value of the Balsamo tree was in its vanilla-scented resin which was used in medicines and perfumes. The heartwood is very heavy with a medium to high luster and has a spicy scent. Takes a very high polish.

Item Number: IW35419

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$35.00 $28.00
A 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
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$35.00
B 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
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$35.00
C 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
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$35.00 $28.00
D 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
E 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"

Figured Balsamo Guitar Finger Boards

Myroxylon balsamum

In the past the principal value of the Balsamo tree was in its vanilla-scented resin which was used in medicines and perfumes. The heartwood is very heavy with a medium to high luster and has a spicy scent. Takes a very high polish.

Item Number: IW35418

$35.00 $28.00
A 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
B 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
C 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
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$35.00
D 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
E 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
F 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"

Western Red Cedar Ukulele Top Sets

Thuja plicata

This is a large conifer species growing along the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. At one time most wooden shingles used in the U.S.A. were cut from Western Red Cedar. Old-growth billets with little or no grain run-out produce excellent tonewood for guitars and other musical instruments.

Item Number: IW35414

$30.00 $24.00
A ea. pc. 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/2 x 19 1/2"
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$30.00 $24.00
B ea. pc. 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/2 x 19 1/2"

Figured Ceylon Satinwood Guitar Finger Boards

Chloroxylon swietenia

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

Item Number: IW35406

$35.00 $28.00
A 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
B 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 20 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 20 1/8"
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$35.00
E 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 3/16"

Brazilian Kingwood Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia cearensis

A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35399

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.00 $12.00
A 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 8 5/16"
$15.00 $12.00
B 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 7 5/8"
$15.00 $12.00
C 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.00
D 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.00
E 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 8 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.00 $16.00
F 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.00 $16.00
G 1/2 x 2 x 8"

Figured Ceylon Satinwood Bass Guitar Finger Boards

Chloroxylon swietenia

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

Item Number: IW35389

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$55.00 $44.00
A 3/8 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/16"
$55.00 $44.00
B 3/8 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00 $44.00
C 3/8 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/16"

Bulgarian Mulberry Ukulele Back & Sides Sets

Morus nigra

Found in Asia and Europe this is medium sized tree with a stout trunk. It is probably best known for its leaves on which silkworms feed. The heartwood is yellow to reddish-yellow becoming a rich golden brown. Excellent for chair and furniture work.

Item Number: IW35384

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$35.00 $28.00
A Backs 1/8-3/16 x 5 7/16 x 15"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 3 5/16 x 22 1/4"
$35.00 $28.00
B Backs 1/8-3/16 x 5 7/16 x 16 1/8"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 3 1/2 x 22 1/8"

Bulgarian Mulberry Ukulele Back & Sides Sets

Morus nigra

Found in Asia and Europe this is medium sized tree with a stout trunk. It is probably best known for its leaves on which silkworms feed. The heartwood is yellow to reddish-yellow becoming a rich golden brown. Excellent for chair and furniture work.

Item Number: IW35383

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$35.00 $28.00
A Backs 1/8 x 5 1/8 x 15 1/4"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 3 3/16 x 22"
$35.00 $28.00
B Backs 1/8 x 5 x 15"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 3 3/16 x 20 3/4"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

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.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

Item Number: IW35366

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$12.00
A 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
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$12.00
B 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
C 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
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$12.00
D 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
E 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00 $9.60
F 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
G 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
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$12.00
H 1/2-9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

African Blackwood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Back & Sides Set

Dalbergia melanoxylon

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. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35355

$600.00 $480.00
Backs 3/16-1/4 x 5 1/2-6 x 23"
Sides 3/16-1/4 x 4 7/16 x 36"

Genuine Mahogany Instrument Billets

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35329

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$133.15
A 1 15/16 x 6 7/8 x 41 1/8"
$137.60 $110.08
B 1 15/16 x 7 1/8 x 41"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Heel Blocks

Cedrela sp.

Also called Cigar Box Cedar because of its aromatic scent and its wide use in tobacco humidors. It resembles the wood of South American Mahogany to which it is related. Heartwood color varies from a light pinkish brown to reddish brown. It is fairly light in weight.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35318

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$15.00
A 3 x 4 1/16 x 6"
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$15.00
B 3 1/16 x 4 x 6"
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$15.00
C 3 x 4 1/16 x 6"
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$15.00 $12.00
D 3 x 4 1/16 x 6"
$15.00 $12.00
E 3 5/16 x 4 x 5 15/16"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Heel Blocks

Cedrela sp.

Also called Cigar Box Cedar because of its aromatic scent and its wide use in tobacco humidors. It resembles the wood of South American Mahogany to which it is related. Heartwood color varies from a light pinkish brown to reddish brown. It is fairly light in weight.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35317

$15.00 $12.00
A 3 1/4 x 3 13/16 x 6"
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$15.00
B 3 1/4 x 4 x 6"
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$15.00
C 3 1/16 x 4 x 6"
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$15.00 $12.00
D 3 1/16 x 4 x 5 15/16"
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$15.00
E 3 5/16 x 3 15/16 x 6 1/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW35299

$12.00 $9.60
A 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8 3/8"
$12.00 $9.60
B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 5/16"
$12.00 $9.60
C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 3/8"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Finger Boards

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW35296

$25.00 $20.00
A 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 19 7/8"
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$25.00
B 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 19 7/8"
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$25.00
C 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 20 3/16"
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$25.00
D 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 20 3/16"

Guatemalan Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia tucarensis

This Rosewood species has a reddish-brown to dark brown colored heartwood contrasting the almost white sapwood. The dust has a sweet odor. It is an excellent furniture/case works/jewelry box wood and even though it has a medium texture it does take a nice polish. We also offer it as a musical instrument wood (see guitar fingerboards and backs & sides elsewhere on the site). It has a very "crisp" tap tone with good sustain.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW35246

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$25.00 $20.00
A 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 5/8"
$25.00 $20.00
B 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 5/8"
$25.00 $20.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
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$25.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
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$25.00
E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
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$25.00
F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
$25.00 $20.00
G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
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$25.00
H 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"
$25.00 $20.00
I 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW35227

$10.00 $8.00
A 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"
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$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"
$10.00 $8.00
C 7/16 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/16"
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$10.00
D 7/16 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/16"
$10.00 $8.00
E 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8"
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$10.00
F 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Stringer Billet

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW35219

$32.00 $25.60
1 x 4 3/8 x 30 1/8"

Mexican Bocote Guitar Finger Boards

Cordia elaeagnoides

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: IW35182

$35.00 $28.00
A 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
B 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$35.00 $28.00
C 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
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$35.00
D 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
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$35.00
E 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW35064

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$10.00
A 7/16 x 2 x 8"
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$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 x 8"
$10.00 $8.00
C 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 8"
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$10.00
D 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 8"
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$10.00
E 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 8"
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$10.00
F 7/16 x 2 x 8"

Wenge Guitar Finger Boards

Millettia laurentii

Most Wenge comes from the interior of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), and is floated to market on the Congo river. It is fairly hard and heavy with a medium to coarse texture. The heartwood is very dark brown with fine, nearly parallel black veining. Very rich looking when finished. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: IW35025

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$20.00
A 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 9/16"
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$20.00
B 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 9/16"
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$22.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"
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$22.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"
$22.00 $17.60
G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"
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$22.00
H 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 22"

Quilted Big Leaf Maple Lam Top Guitar Sets

Acer macrophyllum

This tree is native to the Pacific Northwest. It has the distinction of having the largest leaf of the Maples-up to 15" in diameter. This is a soft Maple. The tree can produce many different types of figure, including quilted (tubular, popcorn, & cloud), curly (fiddleback, broken, & basketweave), and burl.

Item Number: IW34989

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$75.00 $63.75
A ea. pc. 5/16 x 5 9/16-7 1/8 x 20 1/8"
$55.00 $46.75
B ea. pc. 3/8 x 6 3/8 x 20 1/4"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW34926

$10.00 $8.50
A 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 8"
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$10.00 $8.50
B 1/2 x 2 x 8 5/16"
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$12.00 $10.20
C 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 5/16"
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$12.00 $10.20
D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 5/16"
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$12.00
E 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 8 3/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34809

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$12.00 $10.20
A 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/16"
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$12.00 $10.20
B 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 7 15/16"
$12.00 $10.20
C 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 7 15/16"

Santos Rosewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

Machaerium sp.

This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as an instrument tone wood.

Item Number: IW34807

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$7.50 $6.38
A 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$7.50 $6.38
B 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
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$7.50
C 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$7.50 $6.38
D 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
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$7.50 $6.38
E 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$7.50
F 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
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$7.50
G 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"
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$7.50 $6.38
H 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8 3/8"

Figured Ceylon Satinwood Bass Guitar Blanks

Chloroxylon swietenia

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

Item Number: IW34745

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$45.00
A 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 30 1/8"
$45.00 $38.25
B 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 30 1/8"
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$45.00
C 3/8 x 3 x 30 1/16"
$45.00 $38.25
D 3/8 x 3 x 30 1/16"

Ziricote Guitar Finger Boards

Cordia dodecandra

This striped wood develops a beautiful golden patina as it ages.

Item Number: IW34669

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$35.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 3/8 x 20 1/4"
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$40.00
B 5/16 x 2 11/16 x 20 1/8"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW34662

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$10.00 $8.50
A 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"
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$10.00 $8.50
B 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"
$10.00 $8.50
C 1/2 x 2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
D 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
F 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8"
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$12.00
G 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8"

African Blackwood 14 piece Bagpipe Set

Dalbergia melanoxylon

African Blackwood has long been a favorite for bagpipes for several reasons, i.e. beauty, turnability, high degree of dimensional stability, and because of its oiliness it is little if at all effected by saliva. The sets we sell today were originally milled in Africa during the 2016/2017 season. Each square has a chalked number corresponding to an enclosed key which lists sizes in both metric and imperial.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

$400.00/set (ask about discounts for 3 or more sets)

1 piece 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 5/16" or in metric 58 x 58 x 312
1 piece 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 5/16" or in metric 48 x 48 x 312
1 piece 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 12 5/16" or in metric 41 x 41 x 312
2 pieces 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 9" or in metric 57 x 57 x 227
2 pieces 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 9 7/8" or in metric 41 x 41 x 247
1 piece 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 8 3/4" or in metric 41 x 41 x 221
1 piece 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7 7/8" or in metric 48 x 48 x 197
2 pieces 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 6 1/2" or in metric 47 x 47 x 162
1 piece 1 x 7/8 x1 7/8 x 4 7/8" or in metric 47 x 47 x 121
1 piece 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 3/4" or in metric 47 x 47 x 117
1 piece 1 7/8 x1 7/8 x 15 3/8" or in metric 45 x 45 x 388

Item Number: OS92

$400.00
see above for sizes x x