Malaysian Blackwood

Malaysian Blackwood offers a high density which makes it perfect to reflect the sound of the soundboard in a way that very few woods can do.

To this important quality, we must add its extraordinary beauty with a nice olive-green color which makes it a high demanded wood for luthiers and guitarists.

Discover the Malaysian Blackwood  backs for acoustic guitar from Maderas Barber, a very impressive wood that will not disappoint you.

BOTANICAL NAME: Diospyros Durionoides

COMMERCIAL NAMES: Green Ebony

ORIGIN: Central America

DESCRIPTION:1000-1300kg/m3 density. The sapwood color is white and the heartwood is black/dark brown with different shades of colors, but main one is olive green.

SUGGESTIONS: It can cause dermatitis, it’s recommended to keep it in a suitable temperature to prevent any crack.

DRYING: A special feature of this wood is that, even if it’s broken before it dries, it is possible that the crack closes again without any trace.

USES: Mainly for backs and sides, but also for fingerboards, bridges and headplates thanks to its properties.

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