Malaysian Blackwood Acoustic Guitar Set MB Exclusive No.168

Malaysian Blackwood Acoustic Guitar Set MB Exclusive No.168

The photograph shows exactly the piece you will receive. Every MB Exclusive set is one of a kind.

This Malaysian Blackwood (Diospyros ebonasea) set for acoustic guitar belongs to the MB Exclusive selection by Maderas Barber: pieces individually catalogued for their quality, beauty and uniqueness. Every MB Exclusive product carries the brand seal, certifying its exclusivity.

Malaysian Blackwood is one of the most distinctive woods in the MB Exclusive catalogue and one of our favourites. Endemic to Malaysia, it stands out for its very high density — between 1000 and 1300 kg/m³ — and for a variety of figures, colours and patterns that make it impossible to look away from: dark streaks running longitudinally across the piece, warm tones contrasting with near-black zones, and a grain that varies from piece to piece. For many luthiers it is a future alternative to Brazilian Rosewood, combining extraordinary visual impact with first-class acoustic qualities.

Why choose MB Exclusive?

MB Exclusive grew out of decades of accumulated knowledge working with tonewoods for lutherie. The selection of each piece is the result of years learning to read wood: its density, its grain, its feel, and what that means for the instrument being built. Not all pieces of the same species are equal, and knowing how to tell them apart is what makes the difference.

Constant contact with musicians and luthiers is what shapes our catalogue. We know what is needed because we hear it directly. With an MB Exclusive set you can trust that the wood has been chosen with expertise, that the dimensions are right and that what you receive is exactly what you see.

Technical Specifications

• Species: Malaysian Blackwood (Diospyros ebonasea)
• Selection: MB Exclusive No.168
• Origin: Malaysia
• Density: 1000-1300 kg/m³
• Approx. back dimensions: 550 × 215 × 4.5 mm ×2
• Approx. sides dimensions: 825 × 125 × 4 mm ×2
• Use: Back and sides for acoustic guitar