Neck and fretboard woods

-----   Marfim   -----

Pau Marfim

Wood widely used in Brazil for instrument necks.

Denser and more resistant than Hard Maple, more yellowish in color.

Density: 0,945 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Maple   -----

Hard Maple / Rock Maple

Wood consecrated by Fender, today it is common in basses and guitars of practically all brands, from all parts of the world.

Density: 0,684 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Roasted Maple   -----

Maple itself, but roasted in special ovens.

This ends up changing the color of the wood, removing all moisture and crystallizing resins and minerals.

It also reduces the density of the wood.

Density: 0,650 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----   Brazzilian Mahogany   -----

Mogno

Present in almost all Gibson instruments and very common in guitars and classical guitars.

Density: 0,650 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks

-----   Pau Ferro  -----

Stable, high-density wood, orange color, well-defined veins.

Density: 0,890 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----   Dark Pau Ferro   -----

Stable wood, similar to Brazilian Rosewood.

Density: 0,890 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----  Muirapiranga -----

Fake Pau Brasil

In addition to being super resistant, its main quality is undoubtedly its appearance. With a strong natural reddish color, it becomes a very interesting option for necks.

Density: 0,94 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Brazilian Rosewood   -----

Jacarandá / Jacarandá da Bahia / Brazillian Rosewood

Used worldwide in lutherie, and already renowned for being an extremely sonorous wood.

Density: 0,910 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Jacarandá Violeta   -----

A very beautiful variation of Rosewood, after varnishing, it loses its pink color and takes on a brown hue.

Density: 0,910 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Caviúna   -----
Jacarandá Caviúna

Another variation of Rosewood, that is usually more figurated in relation to traditional Brazilian Rosewood.

Density: 0,910 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----   Wenge   -----

A very porous wood with an incredible appearance. Like Marfim and Pau Ferro, it has great resistance, hardness and stability.

Density: 0,890 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----   Ebony   -----
Ébano

One of the most used woods in the history of lutherie. One of the densest woods. A beautiful look and great playability.

Density: 1,120 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

-----   Cabreúva   -----

With density close to Maple. Dark brown color, good option to simulate Roasted Maple.

Density: 0,670 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Purple Heart   -----
Roxinho

Wood with good resistance, it draws attention mainly due to its color. Very beautiful when used in necks, or neck details.

Density: 0,800 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Maracatiara   -----

Wood with good resistance and stability, known for having beautiful dark stripes throughout the piece along with an orange hue to the wood.

Density: 0,800 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards

 -----   Richlite black diamond   -----

It is not wood, but rather a cellulose compound that behaves like wood. It has some advantages such as stability since it is homogeneous and does not have the characteristic wood grains. It also does not have clear grains, stains or defects common in natural ebony, for example.

Density: 1,120 g/cm³
Availabe for: Fretboards

-----   Roxinho TW   -----

Purple Heart wood that has undergone thermal and chemical treatment to stabilize and gain a dark color.

Density: 0,700 g/cm³
Availabe for: Fretboards

-----   Pau Ferro TW   -----

Pau Ferro wood that has undergone thermal and chemical treatment to stabilize and gain a dark color.

Density: 0,900 g/cm³
Availabe for: Fretboards

-----   Imbuia   -----

Dark brown wood used for bodies, necks and fingerboards.

Density: 0,780 g/cm³
Availabe for: Necks and fretboards