West African Ebony

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: W43455

$177.20
1 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 35 1/16"

Wenge

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: W43454

$118.20
A 2 13/16 x 8 x 30 1/4"
$121.55
B 2 7/8 x 8 x 30 7/16"
$90.40
C 2 11/16 x 5 x 38 3/4"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Bundles

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 bundles are for 25 Blackwood squares. While there may be a couple squares that are 1 3/8" square, most are at least 1 1/2". Most are at least 12" long as well.

These are mostly clear as well, with at most one tiny bug hole or a little grain abberation. Some sap corners that will mostly turn off. These are of better quality than the similar squares we sell in barrels or bags.

Item Number: OS102

$250.00
ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 5/8 x 1 3/8-1 5/8 x 11 1/4-12 1/2"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Box

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.

This box contains 96 beautiful Blackwood squares. We bought these as #2's but they are quite nice with few defects. Would make great tool handles, knife scales, finials, etc.

The shipping on this box will be at most about $36.00, at least until UPS raises their rates again. This applies to orders in the contiguous 48 states.

Item Number: OS101

$288.00
ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 8"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Bundles

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.

20 pieces of beautiful Blackwood squares. We bought these as #2's but they are quite nice with few defects. Would make great tool handles, knife scales, finials, etc.

Item Number: OS100

$70.00
ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 8"

Camphor Burl

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43453

$5.50
A 1 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/4"
$8.95
B 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 8 1/8"
$13.80
C 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 16 3/8"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43451

$29.20
A 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 5/8"
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$36.90
B 4 x 4 x 7 3/8"
$40.15
C 3 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 9 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$52.85
D 4 x 4 x 10 9/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43449

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$7.55
A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7 7/8"
$8.95
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$11.80
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 15 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$13.25
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 17 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.70
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18"

Camphor Burl

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43448

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$23.25
A 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 16 5/8"
$27.20
B 1 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 17 1/2"
$31.60
C 1 9/16 x 4 5/16 x 15"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.45
D 2 1/16 x 4 x 15 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.30
E 1 9/16 x 4 3/16 x 17 1/4"
$40.80
F 1 5/8 x 4 11/16 x 17 1/8"

Camphor Burl

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43447

$16.85
A 2 x 3 5/16 x 8 1/8"
$17.00
B 2 x 3 1/16 x 8 7/8"
$20.55
C 2 x 3 7/16 x 9 9/16"
$25.50
D 2 x 4 5/8 x 8 13/16"

Camphor Burl

Cinnamomum sp.

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air dried.

Item Number: W43444

$20.00
A 1 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 15"
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$121.55
B 2 1/2 x 7 x 20"

Wild Grained Mexican Bocote

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: W43443

$63.35
A 2 13/16 x 4 1/4 x 13 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$31.70
B 2 x 2 x 19"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$125.30
C 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 20 3/16"

Curly European Sycamore Guitar Peghead Veneers

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW37075

$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"

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.

These have some terrifically wild grain that we rarely see in Bocote. Very unique.

Item Number: IW37073

$50.00
A 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
$50.00
E 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20 3/16"

White Limba Guitar Neck Blanks

Terminalia superba

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: IW37072

$40.00
A 1 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 30"
$40.00
B 1 3/4 x 4 x 30 1/8"

Padouk 2 piece Guitar Neck Set

Pterocarpus soyauxii

This brick-red colored West African hardwood was once one of the more common imported hardwoods but has become increasingly scarce in the last couple of years. It is easy to work, takes a nice polish and is dimensionally stable.

The sapwood has some spalt.

Item Number: IW37071

$75.00
ea pc. 1 11/16 x 4 x 30 9/16"

Curly/Bird's-eye English Ash Lam Top Guitar Set

Item Number: IW37070

$65.00
ea. pc. 5/16 x 6 7/8 x 20 3/16"

Bird's-eye Maple Lam Top Guitar 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: IW37069

$80.00
A ea. pc. 5/16-3/8 x 7 1/8 x 20 1/4"
$80.00
B ea. pc. 5/16-3/8 x 7 1/4 x 20 3/8"

Figured Makore Lam Top Guitar Sets

Tieghemella heckelii

This West African wood is sometimes sold in the U.S.A. as African Cherry. The dust can be irritating to the nose-wear a suitable respirator.

Item Number: IW37068

$125.00
A ea. pc. 3/8 x 7 9/16 x 21 1/4"
$125.00
B ea. pc. 3/8 x 7 7/16 x 21 7/16"

Curly Hard Maple Lam Top Guitar Set

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.

Item Number: IW37067

$80.00
ea. pc. 3/8 x 7 1/2 x 20 1/16"

Curly Hard Maple Lam Top Guitar Set

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.

Item Number: IW37066

$150.00
ea. pc. 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 20 7/8"

White Limba 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Terminalia superba

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: IW37065

$85.00
1 7/8 x 13 13/16 x 19 15/16"