A African Ebony Violin Fingerboard

A African Ebony Violin Fingerboard

Ebony is a highly prized wood that is commonly used for bowed instruments. It is known for its exceptional hardness, durability, and smooth texture, making it an ideal choice for luthiers. One of the main advantages of ebony is its ability to withstand constant string tension and frequent playing, ensuring that the fingerboard remains stable and reliable over time.

Additionally, ebony has a dense grain structure, which contributes to its excellent tonal properties. It produces a bright and articulate sound, enhancing the clarity and sustain of the notes. Furthermore, ebony's dark and rich color adds an aesthetic appeal to the instrument, giving it a sophisticated and elegant look.

Overall, ebony is highly regarded by the luthiers for its strength, tonal qualities, and visual appeal, making it a preferred choice for fingerboards.

Ebony grading:

Ebony pieces of A Grade do not present obvious defects, but the color is not as uniform or dark as in higher grades, yet they still retain their beauty and the dark tone typical of ebony. The direction of the grain may not be as straight as in AAA or AA but this does not prevent them from being absolutely perfect to be used normally.

Features:

• Dimensions: 300x50x15 mm

• Botanical Name: Diospyros crassiflora Hiern

• Origin: Cameroon

• Density: 1000-1275 Kg/m³