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: IW37620

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: IW37619

Mexican Bocote Bass 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: IW37618

Swamp Ash 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank

Fraxinus profunda

This West African species has become popular since Swamp Ash has become scarce. An excellent acoustic wood, it has a tone similar to old growth Alder.

Item Number: IW37615