MALAYSIAN BLACKWOOD (EBONY) - (Diospyros ebonasea) Grows almost exclusively in Malaysia.
Heartwood ranges from a medium brown to nearly black. Sometimes with black veining and contrasting brown or reddish streaks. Sapwood is a pale yellow to tan color.
This wood is classified as a true ebony in the Diospyros genus, and it’s price and scarcity fully reflect that.
Common uses are acoustic guitars, turned objects, knife handles, and inlay.
Heartwood ranges from a medium brown to nearly black. Sometimes with black veining and contrasting brown or reddish streaks. Sapwood is a pale yellow to tan color.
This wood is classified as a true ebony in the Diospyros genus, and it’s price and scarcity fully reflect that.
Common uses are acoustic guitars, turned objects, knife handles, and inlay.