Makassar Ebony

With the Makassar Ebony fingerboard you will give that exotic touch to your Guitars. It has become popular for its hardness and exuberant aesthetic.

In Maderas Barber we take a chance on this special tone wood. Discover these fingerboards for Archtop guitars.

BOTANIC NAME: Diospyros Celebica

COMMON NAMES: Macassar Ebony , Striped Ebony

ORIGIN: Asia.

DESCRIPTION:   Density 1000-1300 Kg/m3 .Heartwood has a striped appearance, somewhat similar to Zebrawood. Yellow to reddish brown body with darker brown or black stripes. Sharply demarcated sapwood is pale gold colour. Grain is usually straight, but can sometimes be interlocked; fine uniform texture and good natural luster. 

RECOMMENDATIONS: Tends to be rather difficult to work, due to its high density, blunting effect on cutters, and its occasionally interlocked grain. Humidity must be controlled during storage. Machining must be sharp.

DRYING: Drying process is slow. Wooden parts can crack or become deformed after drying.