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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Peterku on April 30, 2006, 11:52:04 PM

Title: Ovangkol as fretboard wood?
Post by: Peterku on April 30, 2006, 11:52:04 PM

Is it oily like rosewood or dense like ebony? I've seen a few classical guitars with this wood and wonder if it was just a cheap alternative or a good, durable solution for fretboards.

Title: Ovangkol as fretboard wood?
Post by: Skybone on May 01, 2006, 02:58:52 PM

I've seen Warwick basses made out of Ovangkol, and Taylor use it for the backs & sides of their 400 series acoustics (I think, and there's some Taylor "replica" acoustics that use it as well).

I think it is supposed to be very closely related to rosewood, both species-wise and tonewise, but it is a much lighter coloured wood, with dark stripes, so if you do decide to use some, it may well need staining.

Title: Ovangkol as fretboard wood?
Post by: Peterku on May 01, 2006, 04:31:12 PM

I see. Cheers! :)