Ebony Fretboards

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[ghostrider]

That's cool. But it is not ebony.

IDK, I'm no expert, but it comes up with lots like it when I search for "pale moon ebony" and it looks like every example I've ever seen with that designation.

 

[DrewJD82]

You have a Majesty??

Man, a few of you been holding out on us.

Matching Headstock no doubt.


What gives??

Hello pot, meet kettle!

I'm STILL finding out about gear you own after talking to you on a near-daily basis for about 4-5 years.

 

[gearJunkie]

IDK, I'm no expert, but it comes up with lots like it when I search for "pale moon ebony" and it looks like every example I've ever seen with that designation.

 

[mbenigni]

IDK, I'm no expert, but it comes up with lots like it when I search for "pale moon ebony" and it looks like every example I've ever seen with that designation.

I could start (selectively) pulling up dictionary references. Except I wasn't actually serious in the first place.

 

[metropolis_4]

You have a Majesty??

Man, a few of you been holding out on us.

Matching Headstock no doubt.


What gives??

I had one for a short time, but I got rid of it. It had issues with dead spots where certain notes would die off really quick with no sustain.

It drove me crazy… and it stained my fingers black every time I played it, haha

Good riddance

… but yes it did have a matching headstock

 

[gearJunkie]

More commonly known as “Pale Moon Ebony” to US guitar luthiers and aficionados, this Southeast Asian true Diospyros ebony is, without question, the world’s most difficult, perplexing exotic wood and at times, one of its most visually stunning. (It’s also one of its most sought-after.) The wood is known for the bold jet black ink lines which adorn its creamy, pale yellow base. Both the volume and pattern of its lines are unpredictable, varying greatly from piece to piece. Grains can be straight, wavy or irregular; its texture is fine, with a nice natural luster. Its hardness and density are quite moderate for an ebony.