Exotic Ebony Carved Top 500/550 x 170/200 x 16 mm

Exotic Ebony Carved Top 500/550 x 170/200 x 16 mm

This exotic ebony carved top (Diospyros crassiflora) is designed for the construction of electric guitars and basses with carved tops. The piece has the required thickness for the luthier to carve the top, whether by rasp, router or CNC, depending on the instrument's design. Ebony offers high density, great stability and a striking appearance, with dark grain patterns that add character to natural or oil finishes.

This kind of top is found in guitars like the Gibson Les Paul, the Mosrite Ventures, and Rickenbacker 381 and Combo series models, which feature various carved top styles including the distinctive German carve. Beyond aesthetics, a well-carved top improves ergonomics, offers better forearm support and can influence the instrument’s acoustic behavior, especially in semi-hollow or chambered bodies. It also adds a strong sense of precision and solidity to the finished instrument.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: (500/550 x 170/200 x 16 mm) x2
• Botanical name: Diospyros crassiflora
• Origin: Cameroon
• Density: 1000–1275 kg/m³