Kingwood

Kingwood is a very demanded wood due to its sound and physical qualities. This wood matches luthier’s real needs regarding to hardness, density and soft touch, apart from adding exotic manners to classic guitars.

If you chose Kingwood for your classic guitar fingerboard, your instrument will be unique and an absolutely delight.

BOTANIC NAME: Dalbergia cearensis.

COMMON NAMES: Kingwood.

ORIGIN: Brazil.

DESCRIPTION: Density 1020 kg/m3. Heartwood is a dark purplish or reddish brown with darker black streaks. Sapwood is a pale yellow. Grain is usually straight; occasionally interlocked. Fine, uniform texture and a high natural luster.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Tends to be difficult to work due to its high density. Kingwood has a moderate blunting effect on cutters, and tear out can occur during planning if interlocked grain is present. Can be difficult to glue due to natural oils and high density. Turns very well and takes a high polish.

DRYING: Dries slowly. Natural oils can interrupt the process.

USES: Guitar tops, backs, fingerboards and bridges.