Description
Quarter sawn, Fiddleback Blackwood Neck with gorgeous golden brown tones.
Blackwood is a type of timber that guitar makers and luthiers highly value. It is a dense and heavy hardwood that comes from the Acacia melanoxylon tree, which is native to Australia. It has a striking appearance, with a range of colours that can include dark browns, purples, and blacks, often with unique and highly desirable figuring or figuring patterns. The texture of Blackwood can be fine and uniform, with a straight or slightly wavy grain.
Guitar makers and luthiers highly regard Blackwood for a number of reasons. Firstly, it is known for its tonal properties. It produces a bright, clear sound with good sustain, and has been described as having a balanced tone that is somewhere between mahogany and rosewood. Secondly, it is a durable and stable timber that can withstand the stresses and strains of guitar making, which is important for producing high-quality instruments. Finally, it’s relatively easy to work with, making it a popular choice for luthiers who want a timber that is easy to shape and finish.
David from Australian Guitar Timbers mills all his logs, which sit in strip and air dry for at least two years before being cut into blocks. The timber is placed in a Solar or Electric Kiln and dried further to between eight and ten percent moisture content. Nearly all of David’s logs are sourced locally here in Queensland except for the Tasmanian Timbers. Rather than trees being sent to be chipped they are saved and collected to be repurposed. Australian Guitar Timbers sustainably collect wood and love that they can convert the timber into a much-loved instrument part.
