Malaysian Blackwood Insertion Piece Classical / Acoustic Guitar

Overview Malaysian Blackwood Insertion Piece Classical / Acoustic Guitar:

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.

These pieces are generally used to make three-piece guitar backs. They are usually of different species to those used in the building of the instrument, in order to create a certain contrast, although it is also common to use the same wood that has been used for the sides and backs.

Features:

• Dimensions: 550x100x4mm
• Botanical Name: Diospyros ebonasea
• Origin: Asia
• Density: 1000-1300kg/m³