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Ebony – Macassar

Diospyros celebica
Also known as |
Asian Striped Ebony|Makassar|Striped Ebony
Ebony - Macassar Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Macassar Ebony is known for its typically striped appearance, with usual colors typically dominated by deep browns although green, yellow, burgundy, red, orange and even peach secondary colors can highlight more spectacular pieces. Sapwood can range from a dull tan to a light golden brown, or sometimes even a muted orange, peach or light pink. In addition to its constant demand with veneer mills, it is highly-prized by guitar luthiers. Its great density gives the wood tremendous resonance, making it ideally suited for acoustic guitar back-and-sides or fretboards.

Macassar Ebony is noted for its striped appearance, although finding long, consistent grain patterns can be difficult on longer pieces. Usually its stripes are fairly large and bold — often with twists and overlaps — although occasionally (more desirable) pieces with fine, tight-knit, consistent striping can be found.

Like many woods of comparable density, it can be difficult to work and hard on blades, but that is of little concern to those who have experience with this regal ebony species. Southeast Asia produces some astounding exotics; Macassar Ebony is, most certainly, one of its renowned, trademark species.

This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Why We Love This Wood

One of our favorite species, Macassar Ebony just oozes class and sophistication.

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    Ebony - Macassar Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
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    Main Color GroupVariegated
    Grain Pattern Figured
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF5.8
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M31120
    Janka Hardness - LBF3220
    Janka Hardness - N14140
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    Ebony-Macassar-Standard-4/4Lumber
    4/4 Lumber
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    75
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    Ebony-Macassar-Standard-6/4Lumber

    6/4 Lumber

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    80
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    Ebony-Macassar-Standard-8/4Lumber

    8/4 Lumber

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    85
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    EBONMAC1383_1
    EBONMAC1383
    0.81"
    x 3.19" x
    30.56"
    Skip planed.

    $68.31

    EBONMAC1382_1
    EBONMAC1382
    0.81"
    x 3.25" x
    30.5"
    Nice board.

    $69.19

    EBONMAC1381_1
    EBONMAC1381
    0.88"
    x 3.56" x
    29.63"
    Cracks.

    $67.20

    EBONMAC1380_1
    EBONMAC1380
    0.88"
    x 3.56" x
    29.5"
    Cracks.

    $67.20

    EBONMAC1379_1
    EBONMAC1379
    0.88"
    x 3.38" x
    32.44"
    Nice board.

    $77.53

    EBONMAC1378_1
    EBONMAC1378
    0.88"
    x 3.44" x
    32.88"
    Defect in edge.

    $72.66

    EBONMAC1377_1
    EBONMAC1377
    0.88"
    x 4" x
    30.25"
    Checking. Defects on edge.

    $76.44

    EBONMAC1376_1
    EBONMAC1376
    0.88"
    x 4" x
    30.25"
    Checking. Defect on edge. Grain deterioration.

    $76.22

    EBONMAC1375_1
    EBONMAC1375
    0.88"
    x 4" x
    29.13"
    Grain deterioration.

    $75.14

    EBONMAC1374_1
    EBONMAC1374
    0.88"
    x 4" x
    29.06"
    Defects in surface.

    $74.92

    EBONMAC1373_1
    EBONMAC1373
    0.88"
    x 3.31" x
    30.75"
    Nice board.

    $71.92

    EBONMAC1372_1
    EBONMAC1372
    0.88"
    x 3.31" x
    30.75"
    Checking. Skip planed.

    $65.38

    EBONMAC1371_1
    EBONMAC1371
    0.88"
    x 3.69" x
    31.38"
    Bark inclusions.

    $73.46

    EBONMAC1370_1
    EBONMAC1370
    0.88"
    x 3.69" x
    31.25"
    Bark inclusion.

    $73.46

    EBONMAC1369_1
    EBONMAC1369
    0.88"
    x 3.44" x
    32"
    Nice board.

    $77.29

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