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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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    Vital Statistics
    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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    $12.00

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    Pen Blank

    5
    0.75
    0.75
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    $3.00

    yes

    Turning Square

    A

    Price range: $35.00 through $70.00

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    EBONMAC1494_1
    EBONMAC1494
    1"
    x 3" x
    26.50"
    | Grade: A
    very nice wood.

    $58.58

    EBONMAC1493_1
    EBONMAC1493
    1"
    x 4" x
    32.25"
    | Grade: A
    great board, some small knots.

    $93.23

    EBONMAC1492_1
    EBONMAC1492
    1"
    x 4" x
    30"
    | Grade: A
    great board some small checks

    $85.69

    EBONMAC1491_1
    EBONMAC1491
    1"
    x 3" x
    32"
    | Grade: A
    good board very clean

    $70.24

    EBONMAC1490_1
    EBONMAC1490
    1"
    x 3" x
    32.25"
    | Grade: A
    small imperfection on end.

    $70.24

    EBONMAC1489_1
    EBONMAC1489
    1"
    x 3.56" x
    30.25"
    | Grade: A
    good board.

    $79.20

    EBONMAC1488_1
    EBONMAC1488
    1"
    x 3.56" x
    30.13"
    | Grade: A
    small edge imperfectons.

    $78.32

    EBONMAC1487_1
    EBONMAC1487
    1"
    x 3.75" x
    28.75"
    | Grade: A
    great board, very clean

    $77.83

    EBONMAC1486_1
    EBONMAC1486
    1"
    x 2.75" x
    29.75"
    | Grade: A
    some small knicks and imperfections.

    $62.26

    EBONMAC1485_1
    EBONMAC1485
    1"
    x 2.81" x
    31"
    | Grade: A
    very clean board.

    $64.08

    EBONMAC1484_1
    EBONMAC1484
    1"
    x 2.75" x
    31"
    | Grade: A
    very good board, some natural curvature.

    $62.92

    EBONMAC1483_1
    EBONMAC1483
    1"
    x 3.56" x
    30.81"
    | Grade: A
    very nice board.

    $78.98

    EBONMAC1482_1
    EBONMAC1482
    1"
    x 3.25" x
    30"
    | Grade: A
    great board, very clean.

    $71.67

    EBONMAC1481_1
    EBONMAC1481
    1"
    x 3.25" x
    32.13"
    | Grade: A
    good board, great quality.

    $77.72

    EBONMAC1480_1
    EBONMAC1480
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    x 3.25" x
    32.75"
    | Grade: A
    great board. good quality

    $78.60

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    75
    bf
    no
    Ebony-Macassar-Standard-6/4Lumber

    6/4 Lumber

    Standard
    bf
    80
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    Ebony-Macassar-Standard-8/4Lumber

    8/4 Lumber

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