GABON EBONY EXOTIC WOOD
Gabon Ebony is the benchmark for black in lumber. It has been treasured through the ages from statues found in Egyptian tombs to the fret boards on violins. A very dense wood with specific gravity of 1.2, it is usually only available in widths less than 6” and lengths less than 48”.
- Extremely dense, tight grained wood
- Used extensively in musical instrument production
- Excellent for carving
- One of the purest black woods
- Very expensive
Characteristics of Gabon Ebony
| Origin of Wood Type | Africa |
| Botanical Name | Diospyrus crassiflora |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 5.33 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Black |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 4″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 3′ to 5′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | |
| Wood Uses | Piano and Organ Keys, Musical Instrument Parts, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Box Making and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Select and Better, Billets, Premium |
| Other Trade Names | African Ebony, Cameroon Ebony, Kribi Ebony, Madagascar Ebony |
Gabon Ebony Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Premium | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $150.00 |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Flat Sawn | 1.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 72.00″ | $125.00 |
| 4/4 | Unselected | None | Flat Sawn | 1.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 72.00″ | $100.00 |
| 8/4 | Premium | None | Flat Sawn | 4.00″ to 12.00″ | 48.00″ to 144.00″ | $150.00 |
| 8/4 | Select & Better | None | Flat Sawn | 1.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 72.00″ | $125.00 |
| 8/4 | Unselected | None | Flat Sawn | 1.00″ to 6.00″ | 12.00″ to 72.00″ | $100.00 |
***Please note our online store does not contain all lumber available for purchase. Please call for availability. 1.610.932.7400***
Sample Pictures of Gabon Ebony
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
