Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40924

$33.45

A 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 11 3/8"

$32.30

B 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 12 1/4"

$36.00

C 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 1/4"

Curly Hard Maple Guitar Finger Boards

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.

Item Number: IW35913

$25.00

A 5/16-3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/4"

$25.00

B 5/16-3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW35912

$35.00

A 5/16 x 2 11/16 x 20 11/16"

$35.00

B 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 5/8"

$35.00

C 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 9/16"

$35.00 $28.00

D 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 5/8"

White Limba 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank

Also known in the guitar trade as Korina. This is a fairly lightweight, light-colored wood from West Africa with excellent tonal qualities. Occasional logs have a dark colored heart which produces what we call Black Limba.

Item Number: IW35896

Brazilian Bloodwood

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W40901

$51.45

D 1 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 24 1/2"

$70.40

E 1 3/4 x 4 x 24 1/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W40899

$31.90

B 1 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 20 5/8"

$17.45 $13.96

C 3/8 x 5 1/16 x 22"

$47.80

E 1 1/16 x 5 5/16 x 20 5/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W40898

$11.55

D 1 x 2 x 13 13/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood Turning Squares

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W40896

$8.65 $6.92

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$14.50 $11.60

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 1/4"

$13.40

D 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 20 9/16"

$19.35

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

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: W40870

$12.85

A 2 x 2 x 3 11/16"

$14.70 $11.76

B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 13/16"

$16.20

D 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 4 3/8"

West African Ebony

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: W40868

$23.65

B 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 14 5/8"

$30.00 $24.00

C 1 x 2 1/16 x 16 3/4"

$32.85

D 1 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 17 1/4"

$22.85

E 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 18"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW35885

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

Mexican Bocote

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: W40849

$17.70

A 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 22 1/2"

$26.20 $20.96

B 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 21 7/16"

$18.90

C 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 22 7/8"

$25.15 $20.12

F 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 27 3/4"

Honduras Rosewood

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40845

$32.30

A 1 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 23 1/8"

$86.90

C 1 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 20 1/8"

Honduras Rosewood

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40844

$32.05

B 1 9/16 x 3 x 15 1/8"

$32.00

C 1 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 18 1/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW35878

$10.00

C 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 8"

$10.00

D 1/2 x 2 3/16 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW35877

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/8"

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"

$10.00

E 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/16"

Honduras Rosewood

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40840

$102.30

B 1 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 30 11/16"

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40833

$42.70

A 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 8"

$31.15

B 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 1/8"

$40.65

C 3 x 3 x 10"

$46.45 $37.16

D 3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 9 3/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood Bundle & Turning Squares

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W40830

$18.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 3/4-12 9/16"

$10.00

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 6 9/16"

$17.85

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 11 3/4"

Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W40828

$147.65 $118.12

B 1 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 24 3/8"

Honduras Rosewood

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W40820

$43.25

B 2 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 14 7/8"

$57.05

C 2 1/2 x 3 x 18 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Peghead Veneers

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW35862

$15.00 $12.00

C 3/16 x 4 x 8"

$15.00

D 3/16 x 4 x 8"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW35858

$35.00

C 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"

$35.00

D 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"

$35.00

F 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/16"

Figured Hard Maple Lam Top Guitar Sets

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.

Item Number: IW35854

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW35850

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar 3 piece Backs & Sides Set

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW35849

Camatillo Cane Blanks

Also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips.

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

Item Number: W40817

$150.00

A 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 35 7/8"

$150.00

B 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 36 1/16"

$150.00

C 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 36 1/16"

$150.00 $120.00

E 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 36 1/16"

$150.00 $120.00

F 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 36 1/16"

Marblewood

Known as Angelim Rajado (Streaked Angelim) in Brazil and to the French as Bois Serpent. The wood has a very distinctive appearance due to irregular streaks and patches of purplish-brown on a background of brownish-yellow. Hard and heavy, tough and strong, and capable of taking a high polish. Rarely seen on the market.

Item Number: W40802

$21.55 $17.24

A 1 x 3 5/8 x 15 9/16"

$23.10

B 1 x 3 11/16 x 16 3/8"

$38.70

D 1 x 3 7/8 x 26 1/8"

$38.45

E 1 x 3 7/16 x 29 1/4"

Chechem Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Another of our woods from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The heartwood is reddish-brown with very pronounced chatoyance or luster. A beautiful wood for furniture, cabinetry, turnery & treen, etc.

Item Number: W40800

$15.85 $12.68

A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 11/16"

$18.80

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 1/8"

$18.80 $15.04

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 1/8"

$18.80

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 1/8"

$18.90 $15.12

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 24 3/16"

$20.35 $16.28

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 26"

Chechem Turning Squares

Another of our woods from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The heartwood is reddish-brown with very pronounced chatoyance or luster. A beautiful wood for furniture, cabinetry, turnery & treen, etc.

Item Number: W40799

$11.05

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13"

Ponderosa Pine 2 piece Solid Body Guitar Sets

Item Number: IW35835

$90.00

A 2 x 14 3/8 x 20 1/8"

Bird's-eye Maple

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: W40791

$36.80

A 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 29 5/8"

$31.75

B 13/16 x 4 3/8 x 32 1/8"

$41.50

C 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 33 5/16"

$25.40 $20.32

D 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 36 1/4"

Figured Black Chacate

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: W40782

$19.15 $15.32

A 2 x 2 x 9 3/16"

$29.40

B 2 x 2 11/16 x 10 1/2"

$57.70 $46.16

C 1 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 15"

Figured Black Chacate

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: W40781

$12.65 $10.12

A 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 5 5/8"

$22.45

B 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 15 1/8"

$34.40

C 1 x 2 11/16 x 24 9/16"

$39.35

D 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 20"

Figured Claro Walnut

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W40779

$13.00

A 1 9/16 x 3 3/16 x 6 1/4"

$18.70 $14.96

B 2 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 8"

$15.80

D 1 3/8 x 2 x 13 3/4"

$28.65 $22.92

E 2 x 2 3/4 x 12 1/2"

New Guinea Striped Ebony

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W40771

$37.30 $29.84

B 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 23 9/16"

$50.80 $40.64

C 15/16 x 3 7/8 x 23 11/16"

$46.40

D 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 23 15/16"

$49.55 $39.64

E 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 23 7/8"

New Guinea Striped Ebony

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W40770

$37.15 $29.72

C 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 23"

$45.55 $36.44

D 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 23 1/8"

$48.00

E 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 23 1/8"

$48.00 $38.40

F 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 23 1/8"

Figured Black Chacate Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW35828

$35.00

B 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20"

$35.00

C 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20"

$35.00

D 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20"

$35.00 $28.00

E 5/16-3/8 x 2 9/16 x 21 1/16"

$40.00

F 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 3/16"

West African Ebony

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: W40755

$14.65

B 1 x 1 7/8 x 9"

$24.55

D 1 x 1 3/8 x 20 9/16"

$26.55

E 1 x 1 1/2 x 20 3/8"

$36.85

F 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 22 13/16"

New Guinea Striped Ebony

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W40744

$28.45 $22.76

A 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 16 5/8"

$42.10 $33.68

B 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 20 5/8"

$47.05 $37.64

C 15/16 x 3 5/8 x 23 7/16"

$49.15 $39.32

D 15/16 x 3 5/8 x 24 1/2"

New Guinea Striped Ebony

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W40743

$10.00

A 5/16 x 3 x 9 7/8"

$12.00

B 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 10 15/16"

$14.00

C 9/16 x 2 7/8 x 11 15/16"

$23.80

E 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 12 1/2"

Machiche Guitar Finger Boards

Quartersawn.

Item Number: IW35819

$20.00

F 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 21 1/2"

Mixed Species Pen Blank Bundles

A is Camatillo, 5 pieces.
B is Wild African Olivewood, 6 pieces.
C & D are Figured Macassar Ebony, 5 pieces each.

Item Number: W40737

$25.00

A ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

$25.00

B ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

$25.00

D ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

Snakewood

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W40736

$9.95

A 5/8 x 13/16 x 5 5/8"

$6.75

B 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 6 3/4"

$14.15 $11.32

C 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 9 5/16"

Ziricote

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: W40733

$16.00

A 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 10 15/16"

$18.15

B 7/16 x 2 13/16 x 13 1/4"

$28.70

D 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 29 3/4"

$52.60

E 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 25 7/16"

Prima Vera Ukulele Back & Sides Sets

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: IW35794

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Stringer Billets

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: IW35769

$57.65

B 1 5/8 x 3 5/16 x 34 1/4"

$80.40

C 1 5/8 x 4 x 39 9/16"

Snakewood

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W40718

$20.55

A 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"

$34.20

B 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 7 1/2"

$39.10

D 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 8 3/16"

$26.75

E 1/4 x 1 13/16 x 8 1/2"

$35.55 $28.44

F 7/16 x 1 3/8 x 8 1/2"

Snakewood

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W40717

$30.00

C 1/2 x 1 1/16 x 8 3/16"

$30.00

D 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 8 1/4"

$21.00 $16.80

E 7/16 x 13/16 x 8 5/16"

$35.30

F 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 8 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

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.

B has a little wane on one corner.

Item Number: IW35765

$15.00

F 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8"

$15.00

G 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8"