West African Ebony Bundle & Blocks

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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W44482

$46.40

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

$44.00

D 1 x 2 7/8 x 16 5/16"

$69.75

E 1 x 3 1/2 x 21 1/4"

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: W44481

$46.10

B 2 x 3 x 8 3/16"

$43.10

C 1 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 12"

West African Ebony Bundles

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.

A has 2 pieces.
B has 2 pieces.
C has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W44480

West African Ebony Bundles & 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.

A & B have 3 pieces each.

Item Number: W44479

$20.65

C 2 x 2 x 5 1/2"

$23.00

E 2 x 2 x 6 1/8"

$28.50

F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 9 1/4"

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: IW37669

$10.00

A 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 8"

$10.00

B 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 8"

$10.00

C 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 8"

$10.00

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

$10.00

E 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 8"

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

H 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

I 7/16 x 2 x 8 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: IW37668

$10.00

A 7/16 x 1 11/16 x 8"

$10.00

B 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 8 1/4"

$12.00

C 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 8"

$12.00

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

$12.00

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

$12.00

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

$12.00

G 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW37663

$10.00

A 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"

$10.00

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

$10.00

C 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW37662

$10.00

A 1/8 x 4 x 8 5/16"

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

West African Ebony Guitar Pick Rest 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: IW37644

$15.00

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

$15.00

C 5/16 x 3 3/4 x 8 1/16"

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: W44449

$93.90

A 3 x 3 x 11 1/8"

$79.55

B 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 12 5/16"

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: IW37627

$10.00

B 7/16-1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/4"

$10.00

C 7/16-1/2 x 2 1/2 x 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: W44412

$40.05

A 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 33 3/4"

$80.00

B 1 1/4 x 2 x 34 1/8"

$93.40

C 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 31 7/8"

$89.65

D 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 36 1/4"

West African Ebony Thins

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: W44407

$25.00

E 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 16 7/16"

$35.00

F 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 22 3/4"

$21.75

G 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 22 1/4"

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: W44360

$42.15

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 7/16"

$45.75

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 5/16"

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: W44359

$30.75

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 14 3/16"

$37.60

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 15 7/8"

$35.65

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

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: W44358

$22.85

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10 13/16"

$22.40

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12 5/8"

$26.85

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 15 1/8"

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: W44357

$28.65

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 13 9/16"

$20.60

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 9"

$76.85

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 26 3/4"

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: W44356

$8.00

A 3/4 x 3/4 x 9 5/8"

$19.85

B 1 x 1 x 21 1/8"

$23.80

D 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 6 3/4"

$38.10

E 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 5 5/8"

$35.20

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 6"

West African Ebony Bundles & Boards

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.

A has 2 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W44355

$22.80

G 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 17 7/8"

$25.85

H 3/4 x 2 x 18 3/8"

West African Ebony Thins

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: W44354

$40.00

C 3/8 x 3 x 28 3/8"

$40.00

F 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 28 7/16"

West African Ebony Thins

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: W44352

$40.00

B 5/16 x 4 x 29 9/16"

$40.00

F 5/16 x 4 x 29 5/8"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 29 7/8"

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: W44327

$45.00

B 2 x 2 x 12"

$110.60

C 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 18 7/8"

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: W44325

$196.30

A 2 x 4 3/8 x 20 3/16"

$206.25

D 2 x 4 1/2 x 20 5/8"

$234.80

E 2 x 5 1/4 x 20 1/8"

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: W44324

$186.70

F 2 x 4 x 21"

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: IW37585

$11.00

B 7/16-1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"

$11.00

D 7/16-1/2 x 2 9/16 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: IW37584

$10.00

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

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

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

$10.00

G 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

H 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 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: W44301

$19.25

B 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 15 5/8"

$27.25

C 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 15 5/8"

$32.65

D 7/8 x 2 x 19 7/8"

$29.95

E 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 14 1/2"

West African Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue 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: W44300

$36.95

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 1/16"

$43.00

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

$43.00

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

$37.80

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 21 5/16"

African Blackwood Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW37558

$15.00

A 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 8"

$15.00

B 9/16 x 2 x 7 7/8"

$18.00

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

African Blackwood Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37557

$100.00

C 3/8 x 3 3/16 x 20 1/4"

$100.00

D 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 20 3/16"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares/Knife Handle Billets

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.

A has burl clusters and swirly grain.
B has burl clusters and swirly grain.
C has burl clusters and swirly grain.
D has bird's-eyes, burl clusters and swirly grain.

Item Number: W44284

$30.00

B 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 7/16"

$40.00

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

$40.00

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12 1/4"

African Blackwood Guitar Bridge Blank

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.

Quartersawn.

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

Item Number: IW37549

$15.00

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

$15.00

C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8 13/16"

$15.00

D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8 7/8"

$15.00

E 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 8 15/16"

African Blackwood Guitar Bridge Blanks

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.

Quartersawn.

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

Item Number: IW37548

$15.00

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

$15.00

C 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 8 1/8"

$15.00

D 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 8 1/8"

$15.00

E 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 8 7/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37545

$35.00

B 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 20 5/8"

$35.00

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

$35.00

E 5/16-3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20"

$35.00

F 5/16-3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20"

$35.00

G 5/16-3/8 x 2 5/8 x 19 13/16"

$35.00

H 5/16-3/8 x 2 5/8 x 19 13/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37544

$40.00

A 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 19 7/8"

$40.00

B 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 19 7/8"

$40.00

D 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 19 7/8"

$40.00

G 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 19 15/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37543

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20"

$40.00

C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

E 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 9/16"

$40.00

F 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 21 1/8"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 21 1/8"

$40.00

H 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 21 1/8"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares/Knife Handle Billets

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.

A has a "swimming fish" figure which looks like a school of fish swimming against a current. I think it is likely bird's-eyes cut at a bias which produces this unique figure.

B has cluster burls and bird's-eyes.
C has bird's-eyes and swirly grain.
D has cluster burls and swirly grain.
E has a sort of crinkled, swirly grain and some light bird's-eyes. It looks magnificent in direct sunlight.

Item Number: W44262

$40.00

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10 3/4"

$35.00

B 1 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 11 3/4"

$45.00

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12 7/16"

$60.00

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12 7/16"

African Blackwood Billets

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.

A has some swirly grain.
B has a 6" area at one end that isn't perfectly in plane with the rest of the board.
C looks to have fairly straight grain.

Item Number: W44256

$175.00

A 1 x 4 x 31 5/8"

$681.45

C 3 1/8 x 4 x 39 1/4"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37486

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

B 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

C 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

D 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

E 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37485

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 11/16"

$40.00

B 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2-20 5/8"

$40.00

C 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2-20 5/8"

$40.00

D 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2-20 5/8"

$40.00

E 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2-20 5/8"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2-20 5/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37483

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

B 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

C 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

F 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 11/16-2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Neck Stringer Billets

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.

Flatsawn.

Item Number: IW37458

$50.00

C 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 29 11/16"

$50.00

F 5/16 x 3 13/16 x 29 11/16"

$45.00

G 1/4 x 4 3/16 x 29 7/8"

$45.00

H 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 29 7/8"

Black Mesquite Cane Blanks

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

B has some bugholes across one corner.

Item Number: W44206

$20.00

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 33 3/4"

$25.00

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 38 13/16"

$25.00

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 39 1/8"

$25.00

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 39 1/4"

$25.00

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 39"

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: W44107

$18.10

B 1 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 6 3/16"

$42.35

D 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 4 13/16"

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: W44106

$17.95

A 1 x 1 13/16 x 10 9/16"

$41.80

B 1 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 12 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: W44105

$39.75

B 1 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 3/4"

$72.35

E 1 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 17 3/4"

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.

A,B & D are figured.

Item Number: W44104

$155.60

A 1 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 24 1/4"

$141.20

B 1 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 22"

Figured Black Mesquite Reject Cane Blanks

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

These have some small pin knots that mean we wouldn't want to use it as a cane or walking stick, but are still gorgeous peices of wood.

Item Number: W44098

$20.00

A 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 39 9/16"

$20.00

B 1 1/4 x 1 3/16 x 39 5/8"

$20.00

D 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 39 5/16"

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: W44082

$38.55

A 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 7 11/16"

$58.90

D 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 9 9/16"

$59.70

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 10 3/16"

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: IW37427

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 5/16"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 5/16"