Malaysian Blackwood Bass / Electric Guitar Drop Top

Overview Malaysian Blackwood Bass / Electric Guitar Drop Top:

Malaysian Blackwood is a premium tonewood that is well suited for all guitar types. Denser than most Dalbergias, its glassy, sustained tone is often compared to that of African blackwood. However, it is slightly less brittle and, unlike the former, most sets have attractive dark streaks (called landscape or spiderwebbing), similar to those found in ziricote or cocobolo to name a few examples. The colouring ranges from an intense brown with reddish tones to a greyish green with many shades, crossed by dark lines that provide heterogeneity and appeal to the piece. In addition, in some cases there will also be a light pinkish colour coming from the centre of the trunk.

When we talk about Drop Tops we talk about the smaller sibling of the Carved, their function is very similar if not the same, only that the thickness of the Drop Tops is thinner than that of the Carved, which makes them more economical. Their thickness also makes them lighter and more malleable. On the other hand, they allow an easier carving than the thicker ones, reducing the weight of the instrument and, of course, the cost, resulting in a great guitar.

Features:

• Dimensions: (550/500x200/170x7mm)x2
• Botanical Name: Diospyros ebonasea
• Origin: Asia
• Density: 1000-1300kg/m³