gabon ebony wood

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
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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.