A distinctive pattern of small dark swirls brings out the rich, satin-like amber sheen of this close-grained hardwood, which has for centuries been selected for making musical instruments.
Varying from light to dark reddish brown with a deep natural lustre and an interlocked grain, this hardwood comes from renewable sources in Africa and Madagascar and is often used for the back and side panels of bespoke guitars.
Pure black finished to a glass-like sheen, like a Steinway concert grand. A true classic.