Macassar Ebony Fingerboards – Steel String / Electric • Wide & Multi-String

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  • Vendor California Exotic Hardwoods

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Macassar Ebony Fingerboards – Steel String / Electric • Wide & Multi-String

Built for modern, high-tension instruments, our Macassar Ebony Fingerboards are precision-selected for steel-string acoustic guitars, electric guitars, 7-string guitars, 5-string basses, and 6-string basses. This premium exotic tonewood offers exceptional hardness, stability, and long-term wear resistance—qualities trusted by professional luthiers and custom instrument builders worldwide.

Macassar Ebony is prized for its dramatic natural striping, combining deep brown to jet-black tones with warm golden and reddish highlights. Its fine, dense grain supports accurate fret slotting and clean machining, while the wood’s natural oils provide a smooth, fast playing surface ideal for extended-range and wide-neck instruments.

🔹 Wood Details:

  • Common Name: Macassar Ebony

  • Biological Name: Diospyros celebica

  • Wood Type: Exotic Hardwood / Premium Tonewood

  • Grain: Fine, straight to slightly interlocked

  • Color: Dark brown to black with natural golden or reddish striping

🔹 Key Features:

  • Suitable for steel-string acoustic & electric fingerboards

  • Ideal for wide necks and multi-string instruments

  • High density for superior wear resistance under high string tension

  • Excellent dimensional stability

  • Smooth machining and precise fret slotting

  • Finishes beautifully with oil, wax, or traditional instrument finishes

🔹 Ideal For:

  • Steel-string acoustic guitar fingerboards

  • Electric guitar fingerboards

  • 7-string guitar fingerboards

  • 5-string & 6-string bass fingerboards

  • Custom builds, restorations, and boutique instruments

🔹 Why Choose Macassar Ebony for Wide & Multi-String Instruments?

✔ Handles higher tension and wider neck profiles
✔ Long-lasting durability and stability
✔ Premium striped ebony appearance
✔ Smooth, comfortable playing feel

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We ship worldwide! Please note that international shipping rates and delivery times may vary based on destination. Customers are responsible for any customs fees, import taxes, or additional charges that may apply.

🌿 Care Instructions (Quick Guide)


  • Store in a cool, dry place

  • Maintain 40–50% humidity (RH)

  • Keep flat and supported to prevent warping

  • Allow wood to acclimate for 5–7 days before building

  • Avoid direct sunlight, heat, or moisture exposure

  • After building, keep guitar at 45–55% RH

Proper humidity control protects your wood from cracking, warping, and movement, ensuring long-lasting tone and stability.