Swamp Ash Instrument Billets

This White Ash comes from the southern U.S.A. and is noteworthy for its very light weight, 2.2-3.2 lbs. per board foot. Used mainly in the musical instrument trade for light weight electric guitars, it also has very nice acoustic properties.

Item Number: IW36418

$93.65 $74.92

A 1 15/16 x 6 15/16 x 40 1/8"

African Padouk Bowl Blanks

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

Item Number: W42029

$36.10

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

$36.10

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

African Padouk Bowl Blanks

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

Item Number: W42027

$12.50 $10.00

A 2 7/8 x 5 x 5"

$15.10

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

Camphor Burl

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: W42023

$18.75 $15.00

A 1 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 17 3/8"

$59.15 $47.32

D 2 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 13 9/16"

Spanish Cedar

Also called Cigar Box Cedar because of its aromatic scent and its wide use in tobacco humidors. It resembles the wood of South American Mahogany to which it is related. Heartwood color varies from a light pinkish brown to reddish brown. It is fairly light in weight.

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

Item Number: W42018

$48.00 $38.40

C 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 20"

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 has 5 pieces.
B has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W42016

$42.20 $33.76

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20"

$45.10 $36.08

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 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: W42015

$18.55 $14.84

A 1 x 2 x 9 7/8"

$25.10 $20.08

C 13/16 x 2 1/8 x 15 1/2"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW36417

$10.00 $8.00

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

$10.00

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

$10.00 $8.00

E 1/2 x 2 1/2 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: IW36416

$8.00

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

$10.00 $8.00

C 1/2 x 2 1/16 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: IW36415

Freijo Guitar Neck Blanks

Also called Jennywood, our stock is from Brazil. Freijo is olive-brown to golden brown in color, similar to Teak, occasionally with darker stripes. It has large, flaky, lustrous medullary rays on the quartersawn surfaces. Moderately hard and heavy, dimensionally stable, it works easily and takes a beautiful finish. Used for furniture and cabinets, millwork, msuical instruments and turnery projects.

Item Number: IW36406

Honduras Rosewood

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: W42006

$45.15

B 1 x 3 1/2 x 46 7/16"

$33.60

C 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 46 7/8"

$30.85

D 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 47 3/16"

Chechem

Another of our woods from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The heartwood is reddish-brown with very pronounced chatoyance or luster. A beautiful wood for furniture, cabinetry, turnery & treen, etc.

Item Number: W42005

$36.55 $29.24

C 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 35 3/8"

$40.60 $32.48

F 1 x 3 13/16 x 38 5/16"

Chechem

Another of our woods from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The heartwood is reddish-brown with very pronounced chatoyance or luster. A beautiful wood for furniture, cabinetry, turnery & treen, etc.

Item Number: W42004

$33.95 $27.16

C 1 x 3 3/16 x 38 5/16"

Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W42003

$129.85

A 15/16 x 5 x 39 7/8"

$207.85

B 2 1/16 x 3 13/16 x 38 1/16"

Tzalam

Oftentimes sold as a poor mans Hawaian Koa.

Item Number: W42002

Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W41999

$48.00 $38.40

A 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 16 5/8"

$42.50 $34.00

B 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 22 3/8"

$66.20 $52.96

C 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 25 13/16"

Snakewood Bundles

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 4 pieces.
C has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W41994

$50.10 $40.08

C ea. pc. 1/2-1 x 7/8-1 1/4 x 10 1/8-12 1/4"

Hawaiian Koa Turning Squares

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W41992

$17.15

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

$26.90 $21.52

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 5/8"

Marblewood Turning Squares

Known as Angelim Rajado (Streaked Angelim) in Brazil and to the French as Bois Serpent. The wood has a very distinctive appearance due to irregular streaks and patches of purplish-brown on a background of brownish-yellow. Hard and heavy, tough and strong, and capable of taking a high polish. Rarely seen on the market.

Item Number: W41991

$7.60 $6.08

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

$6.70 $5.36

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

$8.65 $6.92

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

$11.40 $9.12

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 10 11/16"

Ziricote Turning Squares & Boards

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: W41988

$11.90 $9.52

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

$28.40

C 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 10 1/16"

$31.15 $24.92

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 1/8"

$31.85

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

$38.75

F 1 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 16 13/16"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW36398

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 x 7 15/16"

$10.00

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

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

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.

A has a little bit of wane on one corner.

Item Number: IW36397

$12.50

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

Canarywood Bass Guitar Finger Boards

This Brazilian hardwood is occasionally seen to have the bright, brilliantly hued colors as found in these boards. It has medium density and is easy to work and finish.

Item Number: IW36396

$40.00

A 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/16"

$40.00 $32.00

C 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/16"

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36394

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36393

$30.00

A 5/16-3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 3/16"

$30.00

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

Honduras Rosewood Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36388

$45.00

A 5/16-3/8 x 3 3/8 x 30 3/16"

$45.00

B 5/16-3/8 x 3 3/8 x 30 3/16"

$50.00

D 5/16-3/8 x 3 7/8 x 30 3/16"

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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: IW36385

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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: IW36384

Honduras Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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: IW36383

Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W41986

$84.35 $67.48

B 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 19 3/16"

$131.55

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

Figured Hard Maple

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W41984

$11.10

A 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 14 3/16"

$13.70

B 1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 17 13/16"

$17.55

C 1 7/16 x 2 x 17 9/16"

$19.75

D 1 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 16 15/16"

$18.90

E 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 17 3/8"

$25.30

F 1 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 17 5/16"

Figured Hard Maple Turning Squares

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W41983

$8.50

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

$13.20

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

$15.30

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 15"

$15.25

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17 11/16"

$16.05

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/12"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

This striped wood develops a beautiful golden patina as it ages.

Item Number: W41975

$12.00 $9.60

A 2 x 2 x 12"

$12.00 $9.60

F 2 x 2 x 12"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

This striped wood develops a beautiful golden patina as it ages.

Item Number: W41974

Mexican Bocote

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Item Number: W41973

$23.90 $19.12

A 15/16 x 2 13/16 x 29"

$19.25 $15.40

B 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 23 5/16"

$22.65 $18.12

D 13/16 x 3 1/2 x 25 7/16"

$29.65 $23.72

E 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 27 5/16"

$38.95 $31.16

F 1 x 4 7/16 x 28 1/16"

Honduras Rosewood

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: W41970

$19.80 $15.84

B 1 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 12"

$41.50 $33.20

D 2 1/8 x 4 5/8 x 13 1/2"

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

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: W41967

$11.95

B 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 10 7/16"

$11.45

C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 8 3/4"

$11.85

D 2 x 2 x 8 1/2"

$17.45

E 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 11 13/16"

English Elm Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W41964

$12.85 $10.28

C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 21"

Brazilian Bloodwood Turning Squares

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish.

Item Number: W41962

$5.80

A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 3/4"

$14.15

D 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 6 7/16"

$28.55

E 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 6 5/8"

Pau Rosa Ukulele Back & Sides Sets

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36376

Ribbon Striped Genuine Mahogany Lam Top Guitar Set

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: IW36375

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36372

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36370

Lightly Figured Genuine Mahogany

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.

A has one tiny bug hole. See enlarged photo for location.

Item Number: W41956

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

Found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and related to Pernambuco (Guilandina echinata). It is sought after for house posts in Mexico as it is said to be impervious to termites and other insect pests. It is a lovely light to dark orange color, is fairly hard and heavy, and is capable of taking a very high polish. Rare.

B has a couple defects, Priced accordingly.

Item Number: W41942

$6.35

A 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 9 3/4"

$5.00 $4.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11"

$13.65 $10.92

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 1/2"

$14.10

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 7/8"

$14.95

F 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 11 5/8"

$17.15

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

Honduras Rosewood Guitar Bridge Blanks

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.

These are particularly beautiful pieces and look a lot like Brazilian Kingwood. They have more of a purple color than the normal reddish orange color that is usual in this species.

Item Number: IW36365

$15.00

A 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$15.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$15.00

C 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$15.00

E 1/2 x 2 x 8"

Pernambuco Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36364

$50.00 $40.00

B 3/8 x 3 x 21 1/8"

$50.00 $40.00

C 3/8 x 3 x 21 1/8"

Santos Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36363

$30.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 23 1/4"

$30.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 23 1/4"

Bird's-eye Maple Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW36362

$50.00 $40.00

B 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 30"