African Blackwood
Latin: Dalbergia melanoxylon Origin: Central and Southern African
African Blackwood is an exotic wood native to Central and Southern Africa, and is also known as a good alternative to Ebony. It features a dark black heartwood with minimal grain texture. It is an extremely hard wood, strong and stiff, very stable, with a fine texture. Mainly used for custom pool cues, woodwind instruments, knife handles, walking sticks, and carving. African Blackwood is considered one of the world's finest woods for turning. It polishes very well to a smooth, lustrous finish. The light sapwood is minimal but provides beautiful contrast to the dark heartwood.
**We do not guarantee ALL BLACK coloring, for color specifications there will be a 30% upcharge on the price**
NOW SELLING: African Blackwood Clarinet sets and African Blackwood Oboe sets (see pictures and pricing below)
The Clarinet sets will consist of 4 pieces to the set - 1 bell (1.6/1.6" x 3.3/3.3" x 4.7"), 1 lower joint (1.6" x 1.6" x 11.2"), 1 lower joint (1.6" x 1.6" x 9.6"), and 1 barrel (1.6" x 1.6" x 3.3").
The Oboe sets will consist of 3 pieces to the set - 1 bell (2.5" x 2.5" x 5.5") and 2 joints (1.4" x 1.4" x 11").
These sets will be musical-grade material, therefore most pieces will be all black with very little to no sap.
Wood Type
Tropical Hardwood
Texture
Extremely fine and even-textured with good natural luster
Grain Pattern
Usually straightened opaque when finished, but can be variable
Health Risks
Reactions uncommon, but can include eye, skin and respiratory irritation
Color
Often opaque black with little grain, sap is minimal but will be pale whitish-yellow and highly contrasting to the heartwood
