Brankowood® FSC 100% Black A+ Viola Fingerboard

Brankowood® FSC 100% Black A+ Viola Fingerboard

The Brankowood® Black fingerboard is a sustainable and stable alternative to ebony, with a homogeneous, elegant look that reproduces its classic aesthetics. Made from FSC 100% certified Pinus radiata and stabilized with natural resins, it provides a durable material that is moisture-resistant and very uniform in color.

Compatibility by size: at 330 x 55 x 17 mm it is dimensioned for 16"–16.5" violas and can be trimmed for 15"–15.5". The finished fingerboard is typically ≈290–315 mm (depending on instrument size), so 330 mm leaves room to adjust. The 17 mm thickness provides ample stock to set longitudinal relief and transverse camber, and allows future leveling.

During production, moisture content is reduced to around ≈5%, ensuring excellent dimensional stability even with climatic changes. Its density approaches that of ebony, providing comparable acoustic properties and a firm feel under the fingers.

Thanks to the material’s homogeneity after stabilization, this stabilized fingerboard offers very favorable workability: it sands and finishes easily, reducing the risk of chipping or grain variation.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 330 x 55 x 17 mm
• Botanical Name: Pinus radiata
• Certification: FSC 100%
• Origin: New Zealand
• Color: Black
• Density: 1000–1100 kg/m³ (A+)