Camphor Burl Instrument Billets

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: IW36961

$135.00
A 1 5/8 x 7 x 19 13/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$135.00
B 2 1/16 x 7 1/16 x 18 9/16"
$135.00
C 2 1/16 x 7 x 19 9/16"
$135.00
D 2 x 7 x 19 13/16"

Pernambuco Guitar Finger Board

Guilandina echinata

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: IW36959

$50.00
3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 7/8"

Ziricote Ukulele Back & Sides Set

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36958

$125.00
Backs 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 21 11/16"
Sides 3/16 x 3 9/16 x 22 11/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36957

$10.00
A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
B 9/16 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/4"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 8 1/16"
$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 8 1/4"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36956

$10.00
A 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
B 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 7/16 x 8 1/4"
$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/4"
$10.00
F 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 3/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36955

$10.00
A 1/8-3/16 x 3 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$10.00
B 1/8-3/16 x 3 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$10.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 3 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$10.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 3 13/16 x 8 3/8"
$10.00
E 1/8-3/16 x 3 13/16 x 8 3/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Board

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36954

$40.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 18 7/8"
$40.00
B 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/16"
$40.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 11/16 x 20 7/16"
$40.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/16 x 20 1/2"
$40.00
E 3/8 x 3 x 21"
$50.00
F 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 28 13/16"

Ziricote Guitar Peghead Veneers

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36952

$12.50
A 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/16"
$12.50
B 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/16"
$12.50
C 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/16"
$12.50
D 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 1/16"

Santos Rosewood Guitar Peghead Veneers

Machaerium sp.

This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as an instrument tone wood.

Item Number: IW36951

$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/16"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
D 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/16"

Pernambuco Guitar Bridge Blanks

Guilandina echinata

Almost all Pearwood imported into the U.S.A. has been steamed to bring out a more pinkish-red color and to prevent drying stresses. Formerly the wood was used for carving, turning, drawing instruments, wood engravings, textile printing blocks, and tool handles. Stained black it is an excellent substitute for Ebony. Contemporary uses include woodwinds such as recorders, furniture, kitchen accessories, jewelry and other boxes, and architectural uses such as paneling and doors.

Item Number: IW36950

$15.00
A 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"
$15.00
B 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8 1/16"
$15.00
C 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 1/16"
$15.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/16"
$15.00
E 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 8 1/8"

Genuine Mahogany 2 piece Guitar Neck Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36949

$135.00
ea. pc. 1 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/16"

Genuine Mahogany 4 piece Guitar Neck Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36948

$135.00
ea. pc. 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 30 1/2"

Pau Rosa Guitar Neck Stringer/Bining Billets

Swartzia fistuloides

Hard & heavy & capable of a beautiful polish. Rare on the American market. Partially air dried.

Item Number: IW36947

$29.40
A 1 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 36 1/8"
$63.35
B 1 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 38 1/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Neck Stringer/Binding Billet

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.

This piece is quite nice. Very black and fine grain.

Item Number: IW36946

$241.20
1 9/16 x 3 5/8 x 40 7/8"

Sitka Spruce Instrument Billets

Picea sitchensis

A conifer species native to the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. It became well known during World War II because of its use in airplane construction. Widely used for sounding boards and tonewoods in the manufacture of musical instruments.

These would be great for bracing stock. Riftsawn.

Item Number: IW36945

$111.55
A 1 15/16 x 6 7/8 x 40 3/16"
$111.65
B 1 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 41 9/16"
$113.05
C 2 x 6 3/4 x 40 3/16"
$107.95
D 1 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 40 3/16"

Figured 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: IW36944

$10.00
A 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
B 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"

Figured 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: IW36943

$10.00
A 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
B 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"
$10.00
E 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 8"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW36942

$10.00
A 1/2 x 2 x 8 3/8"
$10.00
B 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/4"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Peghead Veneers

Dalbergia stevensonii

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: IW36941

$10.00
A 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 8 1/4"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 8 1/4"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 8 1/4"

Malagasy Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia sp.

This rare Brazilian Tulipwood look-a-like is a true Dalbergia species and like many others in the genus it has flashy color, an aromatic smell, is fairly hard and heavy, and is very stable in use. These pieces were originally cut as bass guitar fingerboards, for which they are excellent, but they can also be used for box sides, drawer fronts, etc.

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

Item Number: IW36940

$50.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
B 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
$50.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
$50.00
E 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
$50.00
G 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"
$50.00
H 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 5/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36939

$40.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
B 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
E 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
G 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
H 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"
$40.00
I 5/16-3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 3/4"

Figured Genuine Mahogany Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36937

$150.00
Backs 1/8-3/16 x 8 7/16 x 22 1/2"
Sides 1/8-3/16 x 5 1/16 x 36 11/16"

Figured European Sycamore Ukulele Back & Sides Billets

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: IW36935

$95.00
Back 1 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 15 11/16"
Side 1 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 22 5/16"

Asian Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros sp.

Originating in S.E. Asia, especially Indonesia, this Ebony is sometimes called Malaysian Blackwood. The heartwood is dark, sometimes with black stripes or streaking and oftentimes with a greenish cast in sharp contrast to the white to straw colored sapwood. We import this in large cants up to 8 x 14" with lengths to 10 feet. The wood is hard and heavy and is capable of a fine, high polish. Excellent for turnery and precious woodworks such as musical instruments, boxes, jewelry, etc.

Item Number: IW36934

$10.00
A 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
B 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 8 7/16"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8"
$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/2"
$10.00
F 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 8 7/16"
$10.00
G 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
H 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8 1/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36933

$8.00
A 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 1/4"
$8.00
B 1/2 x 1 9/16 x 8 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
C 1/2 x 2 1/16 x 8 1/16"
$10.00
D 1/2 x 2 1/8 x 8 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 1/2 x 2 5/16 x 8 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.50
F 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 8 7/16"
$12.50
G 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 8 3/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36932

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$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"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"
$40.00
F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36931

$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"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$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
F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36930

$55.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/8 x 28 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
B 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 28 5/16"
$55.00
C 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 28 3/16"
$55.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
E 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/4 x 28 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
G 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
H 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 28 3/16"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36929

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
A 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 28 3/16"
$55.00
B 3/8 x 3 7/16 x 28 5/16"
$55.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 3 7/16 x 28 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
E 3/8 x 3 7/16 x 28 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
G 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
H 5/16-3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/8"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36928

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
A 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
B 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
C 3/8 x 3 5/16 x 28 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.00
D 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 28 1/8"
$55.00
E 5/16-3/8 x 3 7/16 x 28 3/16"
$55.00
F 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 28 3/16"
$55.00
G 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 1/4"
$55.00
H 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 28 3/16"

African Blackwood Guitar Pick Guard/Peghead/Thin Blanks

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.

Item Number: IW36927

$40.00
A 1/4 x 7 x 11 3/16"
$40.00
B 3/16-1/4 x 6 13/16 x 12"
$40.00
C 3/16-1/4 x 6 1/2 x 12 1/16"
$40.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 6 3/4 x 12"

African Blackwood Guitar Pick Guard/Peghead/Thin Blanks

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.

Item Number: IW36926

$15.00
A 3/16 x 4 1/8 x 8 5/16"
$15.00
B 3/16 x 4 1/8 x 8 5/16"
$25.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 4 9/16 x 12"
$35.00
D 1/4 x 5 3/8 x 13 9/16"
$35.00
E 3/16-1/4 x 5 9/16 x 12"
$35.00
F 3/16-1/4 x 5 3/4 x 12"

Bird's-eye Maple Lam Top Guitar Set

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: IW36925

$85.00
ea. pc. 3/8 x 6 3/4 x 20 1/2"

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: IW36923

$85.00
A ea. pc. 3/8 x 6 13/16 x 20 7/16"
$85.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 6 13/16 x 20 5/8"

Western Red Cedar Guitar Top Sets

Thuja plicata

This is a large conifer species growing along the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. At one time most wooden shingles used in the U.S.A. were cut from Western Red Cedar. Old-growth billets with little or no grain run-out produce excellent tonewood for guitars and other musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36921

$50.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 7 3/4 x 21 3/4"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 1/16 x 21 7/8"

Western Red Cedar Guitar Top Sets

Thuja plicata

This is a large conifer species growing along the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. At one time most wooden shingles used in the U.S.A. were cut from Western Red Cedar. Old-growth billets with little or no grain run-out produce excellent tonewood for guitars and other musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36920

$50.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 7 13/16 x 21 9/16"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 x 21 5/8"

Western Red Cedar Guitar Top Sets

Thuja plicata

This is a large conifer species growing along the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. At one time most wooden shingles used in the U.S.A. were cut from Western Red Cedar. Old-growth billets with little or no grain run-out produce excellent tonewood for guitars and other musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36919

$50.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 9/16 x 21 13/16"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 3/4 x 22"

Western Red Cedar Guitar Top Sets

Thuja plicata

This is a large conifer species growing along the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. At one time most wooden shingles used in the U.S.A. were cut from Western Red Cedar. Old-growth billets with little or no grain run-out produce excellent tonewood for guitars and other musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36918

$50.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 7/16 x 21 5/8"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 22 9/16"

Sitka Spruce Guitar Top Sets

Picea sitchensis

A conifer species native to the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. It became well known during World War II because of its use in airplane construction. Widely used for sounding boards and tonewoods in the manufacture of musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36917

$35.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 21 11/16"
$35.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 21 5/8"

Sitka Spruce Guitar Top Sets

Picea sitchensis

A conifer species native to the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. It became well known during World War II because of its use in airplane construction. Widely used for sounding boards and tonewoods in the manufacture of musical instruments.

Item Number: IW36916

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
A ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 9/16 x 22"
$35.00
B ea. pc. 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 22 1/4"

Genuine Mahogany Guitar Neck Blanks

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36915

$80.00
A 2 5/8 x 3 x 30"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$90.00
B 2 7/8 x 3 x 30 1/4"
$90.00
C 2 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 30 3/16"

Figured Genuine Mahogany Ukulele Neck Blanks

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36914

$90.00
A 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 24 1/2"
$90.00
B 3 1/16 x 3 5/16 x 24 7/16"

Figured Genuine Mahogany Guitar Neck Blanks

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36913

$105.00
A 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 30 3/16"
$105.00
B 3 1/16 x 3 3/16 x 30 5/16"

Genuine Mahogany Guitar Neck Blanks

Swietenia macrophylla

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36912

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$120.00
A 2 13/16 x 4 x 30 1/16"
$120.00
B 2 3/4 x 4 x 30"

White Limba 2 piece Guitar Neck Sets

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: IW36911

$60.00
A ea. pc. 1 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 30 3/16"
$60.00
B ea. pc. 1 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 30 1/8"
$60.00
C ea. pc. 1 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 30 3/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

Diospyros crassiflora

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW36907

$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 x 8"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/8 x 4 x 8"
$10.00
E 1/8 x 4 x 8"

Old Growth East Indian Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia latifolia

One of the classic Rosewoods, traditionally used for furniture, turnery, jewelry boxes and furniture accessories. Richly colored and capable of a fine finish, it is dimensionally stable in service.

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

We bought these from India in the late 80's or early 90's.

Item Number: IW36906

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
B 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
$35.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
$35.00
E 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
G 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"

Old Growth East Indian Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

Dalbergia latifolia

One of the classic Rosewoods, traditionally used for furniture, turnery, jewelry boxes and furniture accessories. Richly colored and capable of a fine finish, it is dimensionally stable in service.

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

We bought these from India in the late 80's or early 90's.

Item Number: IW36905

$35.00
A 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
$35.00
B 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
$35.00
C 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
D 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
$35.00
E 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
F 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
G 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.00
H 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 20 1/8"

West African Ebony Instrument Billet

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.

Slight wane on one corner.

Item Number: IW36901

$500.00
1 7/8 x 7 1/16 x 22 3/16"

Ziricote Lam Top Guitar Set

Cordia dodecandra

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW36899

$150.00
ea. pc. 5/16-3/8 x 7 x 20 3/4"