Royal Blackwood Fingerboard - Guitar

Royal Blackwood

Royal Blackwood is created by the torrefication of Purpleheart (Peltogyne catingae). This process changes the wood's color to pure black, while keeping its natural grain and workability. Unlike dye, the black color is uniform throughout the piece and does not react to glues, moisture, or solvents. With a density between Ebony and Indian Rosewood it's ideal for fingerboards. Many builders use it in place of Ebony for its remarkably similar color and feel without the export restrictions.