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

$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

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

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: W44137

$12.50

A 1/2 x 2 x 12"

$15.30

B 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 16 15/16"

$14.40

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

$30.40

D 5/16 x 4 x 23 5/16"

$32.35

E 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 27 7/8"

$39.50

F 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 3/8"

$32.35

G 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 29 7/16"

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: W44107

$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"

Figured Black Mesquite

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.

Item Number: W44076

$301.40

B 1 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 38 1/8"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

Air dried.

A has curly and crotch figure.
B has some tiny, old bug holes that will turn off. Light curly figure.
D has light figure.

Item Number: W44037

$48.90

A 3 x 3 x 17 3/8"

$46.45

C 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 24 1/4"

$72.40

D 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 26 11/16"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

Air-dried.

E is figured.

Item Number: W44036

$21.60

B 3 x 3 x 8 5/8"

$37.20

D 3 x 3 x 14 7/8"

$60.30

E 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 19 3/4"

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: IW37397

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$12.50

E 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 9 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: IW37396

$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"

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: W43993

$23.90

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 5/16"

$27.60

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

$31.40

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 17 11/16"

$34.05

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 3/16"

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: W43992

$24.80

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

$29.45

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 15 3/16"

$32.25

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 3/16"

$35.85

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 18 1/2"

$33.05

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 5/8"

$36.95

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 1/16"

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: W43991

$18.40

A 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 6 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: W43990

$56.50

A 1 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 11 1/8"

$66.55

B 1 3/16 x 3 3/4 x 15 15/16"

$64.75

C 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 19 1/8"

$47.75

D 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 21 3/16"

$67.40

E 2 x 2 3/8 x 15 1/8"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

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 burly/swirly figure.
B has a burly figure.
C has burly figure.
D has burly figure.
E has a burly/swirly figure.
F has a burly figure.

Item Number: W43914

$75.00

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

$35.00

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

$65.00

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

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

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 bird's-eye figure.
B has a burly/swirly figure.
C has burly/bird's-eye figure.
D has a bird's-eye figure.
E has bird's-eye and swirly figure.
F has bird's-eye and swirly figure.

Item Number: W43913

$50.00

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

$40.00

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

$50.00

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

$85.00

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

$85.00

F 1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 12 1/2"

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: W43899

$129.50

B 1 7/16 x 3 5/16 x 29"

$166.40

C 1 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 33 5/16"

$182.25

D 1 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 33 7/16"

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: W43867

$28.45

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

$137.15

D 3 x 4 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: W43865

$22.60

B 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 7"

$21.85

E 1 x 1 3/4 x 13 5/16"

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: W43864

$115.40

C 1 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 26 1/4"

$130.55

D 1 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 30"

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: IW37342

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8"

$10.00

D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 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: IW37293

$40.00

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

$40.00

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

$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 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 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: IW37292

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

H 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 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: IW37290

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

H 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 5/8"

African Blackwood Cants

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: W43787

$418.75

B 3 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 31 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Neck 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: IW37230

West African Ebony Guitar Neck 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: IW37229

$865.55

B 2 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 48 1/8"

$865.55

D 2 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 48 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: W43627

$15.50

A 2 x 2 x 4 1/8"

$16.90

B 2 x 2 x 4 1/2"

$16.90

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

$28.15

E 2 x 2 x 7 1/2"

$43.15

F 2 x 2 x 11 1/2"

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: W43623

$12.50

A 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 11 3/8"

$37.90

C 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 15 5/16"

$43.00

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

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: W43622

$29.70

A 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 15"

$38.00

C 1 3/16 x 2 7/16 x 14"

$46.60

E 1 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 14 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: W43621

$15.60

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

$26.05

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

$26.55

C 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 9 11/16"

$27.95

E 1 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 11"

$31.95

F 1 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 12 13/16"

$43.45

G 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 14 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: W43619

$68.60

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

$55.70

C 1 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 13 5/8"

$69.80

D 1 1/8 x 3 11/16 x 17 15/16"

$83.45

E 1 1/16 x 4 7/16 x 18 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: W43614

$50.10

C 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 7 3/4"

$59.40

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

$119.60

F 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 16 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: W43613

$119.65

A 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 6 3/4"

$264.80

C 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 14 15/16"

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: W43611

$177.25

B 2 x 4 5/8 x 20 7/16"

$181.30

C 2 3/4 x 4 11/16 x 15"

$208.60

D 2 x 4 3/16 x 26 9/16"

West African Ebony Ukulele/Mandolin 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: IW37161

$30.00

B 5/16-3/8 x 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: IW37142

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00

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

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: IW37141

$12.50

A 1/2-9/16 x 2 9/16 x 8 1/16"

$12.50

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

$12.50

C 9/16 x 2 1/2 x 8 5/16"

African Blackwood

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: W43548

$42.60

C 1 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 10 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: W43540

$45.05

B 1 7/16 x 2 15/16 x 11 3/8"

$120.85

E 1 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 17 5/8"

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: W43539

$32.80

B 1 3/4 x 2 11/16 x 7 7/16"

$17.70

D 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 12 3/16"

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: W43537

$16.00

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 9"

$28.80

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 9/16"

$31.10

D 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 12 9/16"

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: W43536

$46.05

A 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 10 7/8"

$106.65

C 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 12 1/8"

$106.10

D 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 12 1/16"

$107.75

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

African Blackwood

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 all have some cracks and small defects, but still contain a lot of usable material.

A has a small burl cluster.
D has several small burl clusters.

Item Number: W43522

$61.00

A 2 3/4 x 2 5/8-5 3/4 x 11 3/4"

$74.55

B 2 9/16 x 3 7/8-4 1/2 x 12 1/4"

$204.40

D up to 3 1/8 x 3 1/8-9 3/4 x 21 3/4"

Figured Black Mesquite

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.

Item Number: W43518

$40.80

A 1 x 3 7/8 x 23 5/16"

$81.25

D 1 1/4 x 5 3/16 x 27 3/4"

$63.50

E 1 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 30 5/16"

$46.90

F 1 1/16 x 4 x 31 3/4"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W43483

$21.30

A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/8"

$25.55

B 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 x 9 13/16"

$36.55

D 2 7/8 x 3 x 15 1/4"

$39.65

E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 17 1/4"