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: W42454

$32.85

C 3/8 x 3 x 24"

West African Ebony Turning Squares Bundles

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

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

Item Number: W42455

$38.55

A ea. pc.1 1/4-1 1/2 x 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 7 3/8-8"

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.

These are extremely old stock, 30-35 years old.

Item Number: IW36641

$15.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

F 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

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.

These are extremely old stock, 30-35 years old.

Item Number: IW36640

$15.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

G 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$15.00

H 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

Malagasy Ebony

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W42476

$25.00

B 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 14 13/16"

$25.00

C 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 14 13/16"

$25.00

D 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 15/16"

$25.00

E 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 15"

$25.00

F 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 7/8"

$25.00

G 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 7/8"

Malagasy Ebony

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W42475

$25.00

C 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 3/4"

$25.00

F 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 14 15/16"

$25.00

G 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 15/16"

Figured Purpleheart Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

The best colored & figured Purpleheart comes from Bolivia. It is also finer-grained than other Purpleheart species found elsewhere. Air-dried.

Item Number: W42474

$21.30

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 7/16"

$19.55

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

$19.75

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 5/8"

Figured Purpleheart Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

The best colored & figured Purpleheart comes from Bolivia. It is also finer-grained than other Purpleheart species found elsewhere. Air-dried.

Item Number: W42473

$14.65

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 14 9/16"

English Brown Oak Burl Bowl Blanks

This wood takes a beautiful polish and develops a rich, warm patina.Typical voids and defects.

Item Number: W42470

$36.70

A 3 1/4 x 5 x 5"

European Pearwood

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: W42468

$8.95

A 1 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 8 5/16"

$14.20

C 2 1/16 x 3 3/16 x 7 3/4"

$24.60

D 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 12 1/4"

European Pearwood

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: W42467

$24.80

C 1 13/16 x 4 x 12 5/16"

$46.60

D 3 x 4 9/16 x 12 1/4"

Brazilian Satinwood/Yellowheart

Also called Pau Amarello and Yellowheart, the heartwood is a bright yellow color deepening slightly with age. Fairly hard and heavy, easy to work, and capable of taking a high polish.

Item Number: W42466

Alaskan Yellow Cedar Instrument Billets

This is fantastic wood with grain so fine you can hardly see the annular rings.

Item Number: IW36637

Genuine Mahogany Solid Body Guitar Blanks

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: IW36635

Genuine Mahogany Solid Body Guitar Blanks

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: IW36634

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: W42453

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: W42452

$23.75

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

$29.15

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

$50.80

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 24 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: W42451

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

This is a fairly rare species from the Amazon region of Brazil. The heartwood varies from a golden-brown to a reddish-brown often with narrow, dark stripes. It is hard and heavy, but easy to work, and takes a high polish.

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

Item Number: W42449

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

This is a fairly rare species from the Amazon region of Brazil. The heartwood varies from a golden-brown to a reddish-brown often with narrow, dark stripes. It is hard and heavy, but easy to work, and takes a high polish.

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

Item Number: W42448

$23.30

C 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 8 5/8"

$23.65

D 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10"

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: W42447