Figured Claro Walnut Lam Top Billet

Juglans hindsii

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: IW36713

$80.00
1 15/16 x 7 x 18 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Board

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: IW36712

$40.00
A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/4"
$40.00
B 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 20 1/4"
$40.00
C 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 22 1/8"
$40.00
D 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 22 3/16"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36711

$50.00
A 3/8 x 3 x 27 5/8"
$55.00
B 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 28 1/4"
$55.00
C 5/16 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/8"
$55.00
D 5/16 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/8"
$55.00
E 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 1/8"
$55.00
F 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 28 1/4"
$55.00
G 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/4"
$55.00
H 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 1/4"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36710

$55.00
A 3/8 x 3 3/16 x 27 3/4"
$55.00
B 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 29 9/16"
$55.00
C 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 29 9/16"
$55.00
D 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 29 5/8"
$55.00
E 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 29 9/16"
$55.00
F 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 29 5/8"
$55.00
G 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 29 5/8"
$55.00
H 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 29 5/8"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36709

$55.00
A 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 31 1/8"
$55.00
B 7/16 x 3 3/16 x 31 1/16"
$55.00
C 7/16 x 3 1/16 x 31"
$55.00
D 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 31 3/16"
$55.00
E 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 31 1/16"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36708

$45.00
A 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 30 3/16"
$50.00
B 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 30 1/8"
$45.00
C 7/8 x 4 x 31 1/16"
$45.00
D 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 30 1/8"

Bird's-eye Maple 3 piece Guitar Neck Sets

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: IW36707

$52.00
A ea. pc. 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 30"
$55.00
B ea. pc. 7/8 x 3 x 30 1/8"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Neck Blank

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: IW36706

$80.00
3 3/16 x 4 x 30 1/8"

Genuine Mahogany Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36705

$91.80
A 2 15/16 x 3 x 30"
$91.80
B 2 15/16 x 3 x 30"
$91.80
C 2 15/16 x 3 x 30 1/16"
$119.55
D 2 7/8 x 4 x 29 15/16"

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: IW36704

$125.00
1 7/8 x 14 11/16 x 20 1/16"

Alder 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Alnus rubra

Hand-picked and color and grain matched.

Item Number: IW36703

$90.00
A 1 13/16 x 14 3/16 x 19 15/16"
$90.00
B 1 13/16 x 14 11/16 x 19 15/16"

Alder 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Alnus rubra

Hand-picked and color and grain matched.

Item Number: IW36702

$90.00
A 1 7/8 x 14 x 20 1/4"
$90.00
B 1 7/8 x 14 3/8 x 19 3/4"

African Blackwood Instrument Billets

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.

These African Blackwood billets are cut from logs in Africa in 2023. To prevent cracking while in transit to the US, they were completely dipped in hot paraffin wax before being palletized and shipped.
Since they cannot season fully encased in wax, we remove the wax and apply several coats of clear shellac. This seals the wood and protects it from spikes in temperature or drops in humidity but has some porosity which allows the wood to dry and season. We recommend you keep it wrapped in the shrink wrap we applied before shipping. It is best stored in a cool climate (65-70° F) and with relative humidity around 35%.
When you are milling this wood, keep watch and if it starts developing small air checks, put a coat of shellac or paste wax on it. These large, mostly clear boards are incredibly rare in African Blackwood so please take pains to prevent degradation.

These are absolutely gorgeous pieces of wood. Straight grained and as close to perfect as you can get in blackwood. They are ridiculously hard to photograph and capture the grain, plus we have put several coats of shellac on them for protection, but in the sunlight you can see the beautiful grain.

Item Number: IW36701

$228.80
A 1 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 39 3/8"
$408.40
B 2 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 31 5/8"
$709.25
C 2 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 39 3/8"

Black Limba 2 piece Guitar Neck Set

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.

Item Number: IW36700

$60.00
ea. pc. 2 1/16 x 2 x 40 3/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood Guitar Binding Billets

Brosimum paraense

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.

Item Number: IW36698

$25.00
A 1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 36 1/8"
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$35.00
B 1 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 36 3/16"

Honduras Rosewood Instrument Billet

Dalbergia stevensonii

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: IW36697

$189.30
3 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 39 7/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood Guitar Peghead Veneers

Brosimum paraense

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.

Item Number: IW36696

$12.00
A 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
B 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
E 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW36695

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
F 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
G 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
H 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW36694

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

Snakewood Violin Bow Blanks

Piratinera guianensis

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: IW36692

$125.00
A 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 32 1/4"
$125.00
B 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 32 1/4"
$125.00
C 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 32 1/4"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Guitar Finger Boards

Pterocarpus indicus

Also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous golden yellow color sometimes with reddish streaks. A nice turning wood it is also used in furniture, jewelry boxes, handles, etc. It is easy to work and glue and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: IW36691

$50.00
A 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 20"
$50.00
B 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 20"

West African Ebony Ukulele Finger Boards

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: IW36688

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$25.00
A 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 15 3/16"
$25.00
B 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 17 15/16"
$30.00
C 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 20 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: IW36686

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
A 1/2 x 2 3/16 x 8"
$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"

Snakewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

Piratinera guianensis

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: IW36684

$50.00
A 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/8"
$40.00
B 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
C 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"
$60.00
E 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 8 3/8"

Snakewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

Piratinera guianensis

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: IW36683

$35.00
A 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 7 15/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
B 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 8 3/8"
$35.00
C 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8"

Figured Narra Guitar Finger Boards

Pterocarpus indicus

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. A nice turning wood it is also used in furniture, jewelry boxes, handles, etc. It is easy to work and glue and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: IW36682

$50.00
A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
$50.00
B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 3/16"
$50.00
C 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 22 5/16"
$50.00
D 3/8 x 3 x 23"
$50.00
E 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 23 1/8"
$50.00
F 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 23 1/8"
$50.00
G 3/8 x 3 x 23"
$50.00
H 3/8 x 3 x 23"

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.

Item Number: IW36681

$25.00
A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 11/16"
$25.00
B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 11/16"
$25.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 11/16"

Snakewood Guitar Finger Boards

Piratinera guianensis

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: IW36680

$250.00
A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 19"
$300.00
B 3/8 x 3 x 20 1/8"
$350.00
C 3/8 x 3 x 25 5/16"
$350.00
D 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 25 1/2"

Snakewood Guitar Finger Boards

Piratinera guianensis

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: IW36679

$250.00
A 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$250.00
B 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20 1/8"
$250.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 9/16"
$250.00
D 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$165.00
E 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 20"

Genuine Mahogany Guitar Heel Blocks

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: IW36678

$18.00
A 2 7/8 x 4 x 6"
$18.00
B 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 6"
$18.00
C 2 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 6"
$18.00
D 2 7/8 x 4 x 6"
$18.00
E 2 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 6"

Genuine Mahogany Ukulele & Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36677

$49.45
A 2 15/16 x 3 x 20 3/16"
$69.30
B 2 13/16 x 2 15/16 x 30 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$67.60
C 2 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 30 1/8"
$98.75
D 2 15/16 x 4 x 30 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$98.35
E 2 15/16 x 4 x 30 1/8"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36676

$88.85
A 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 30 5/16"
$114.85
B 3 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 30"
$136.65
C 4 x 4 1/8 x 29 13/16"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36675

$45.00
A 1 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 30 3/8"
$45.00
B 1 9/16 x 3 3/16 x 30 1/16"
$45.00
C 1 7/16 x 3 1/4 x 30 9/16"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Lining Billets

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: IW36674

$102.55
A 4 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 29 13/16"
$102.95
B 4 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 29 15/16"
$106.80
C 4 1/16 x 4 1/4 x 29 11/16"
$107.70
D 4 1/16 x 4 1/4 x 29 15/16"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Lining Billets

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: IW36673

$120.55
A 3 7/16 x 5 9/16 x 30 1/4"
$136.30
B 3 7/16 x 5 7/16 x 35"

African Blackwood Instrument Billets

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.

These African Blackwood billets are cut from logs in Africa in 2023. To prevent cracking while in transit to the US, they were completely dipped in hot paraffin wax before being palletized and shipped.
Since they cannot season fully encased in wax, we remove the wax and apply several coats of clear shellac. This seals the wood and protects it from spikes in temperature or drops in humidity but has some porosity which allows the wood to dry and season. We recommend you keep it wrapped in the shrink wrap we applied before shipping. It is best stored in a cool climate (65-70° F) and with relative humidity around 35%.
When you are milling this wood, keep watch and if it starts developing small air checks, put a coat of shellac or paste wax on it. These large, mostly clear boards are incredibly rare in African Blackwood so please take pains to prevent degradation.

These are absolutely gorgeous pieces of wood. Straight grained and as close to perfect as you can get in blackwood. They are ridiculously hard to photograph and capture the grain, plus we have put several coats of shellac on them for protection, but in the sunlight you can see the beautiful grain.

B has a fractured corner on one end, which a crack that is about 1 1/2" long. Please call for more details.

Item Number: IW36672

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$415.65
A 2 x 4 3/4 x 31 1/2"
$417.30
B 2 x 4 3/4 x 31 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: IW36667

$10.00
A 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8"
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$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 3/16"

Guatemalan Rosewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW36666

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

Guatemalan Rosewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW36665

$10.00
A 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"
$10.00
B 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"
$10.00
E 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"
$10.00
F 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 8"

Bois de Rose Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia maritima

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.

Quartersawn.

Item Number: IW36664

$25.00
A 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8"
$25.00
B 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8"
$25.00
C 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8"
$25.00
D 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8"

Wenge Bass 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.

Item Number: IW36663

$35.00
A 388 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/16"
$35.00
B 388 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/16"
$35.00
C 388 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/16"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Blanks

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: IW36661

$50.00
A 1 x 4 3/8 x 30 9/16"
$50.00
B 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 30 3/4"
$50.00
C 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 31 7/16"
$50.00
D 1 x 4 3/4 x 30 1/8"

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Instrument Billets

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

This is fantastic wood with grain so fine you can hardly see the annular rings.

Item Number: IW36659

$40.30
A 2 7/16 x 3 13/16 x 24"
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$102.25
B 2 9/16 x 9 1/16 x 24 3/8"

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: IW36658

$125.00
1 15/16 x 14 3/16 x 20 1/8"

Black Limba Solid Body Guitar Blanks

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.

Item Number: IW36657

$110.00
A 2 x 14 1/16 x 19 7/8"
$110.00
B 2 x 14 1/16 x 20"

Black Limba Solid Body Guitar Blanks

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.

Item Number: IW36656

$110.00
A 2 x 14 x 20 1/16"
$110.00
B 2 x 14 1/16 x 20 5/8"

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: IW36655

$40.00
15/16 x 3 9/16 x 42 1/16"

African Blackwood Instrument Billet

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.

These African Blackwood billets are cut from logs in Africa in 2023. To prevent cracking while in transit to the US, they were completely dipped in hot paraffin wax before being palletized and shipped.
Since they cannot season fully encased in wax, we remove the wax and apply several coats of clear shellac. This seals the wood and protects it from spikes in temperature or drops in humidity but has some porosity which allows the wood to dry and season. We recommend you keep it wrapped in the shrink wrap we applied before shipping. It is best stored in a cool climate (65-70° F) and with relative humidity around 35%.
When you are milling this wood, keep watch and if it starts developing small air checks, put a coat of shellac or paste wax on it. These large, mostly clear boards are incredibly rare in African Blackwood so please take pains to prevent degradation.

These are absolutely gorgeous pieces of wood. Straight grained and as close to perfect as you can get in blackwood. They are ridiculously hard to photograph and capture the grain, plus we have put several coats of shellac on them for protection, but in the sunlight you can see the beautiful grain.

Item Number: IW36654

$1028.65
3 1/8 x 6 x 39 1/2"