Diospyros ebonasea
| Malaysian Blackwood | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ebenaceae |
| Genus: | Diospyros |
| Species: | D. ebonasea |
| Binomial name | |
| Diospyros ebonasea | |
Malaysian Blackwood (Diospyros ebonasea), is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae that is endemic to the island of Malaysia. Malaysian Blackwood is a nickname of this wood, but actually this wood is one of the Ebony family in the world.
Malaysian Blackwood is a premium tonewood that is well suited for all sorts of guitars. It has become a favorite of several well-known high-end luthiers, and its popularity is growing. Denser than most rosewoods, the sustaining, glassy tap tone draws comparisons to African Blackwood. It is slightly less brittle though, and unlike African Blackwood, most sets have attractive dark streaks (also, African Blackwood is a true rosewood, Malaysian Blackwood is not). The overall coloring is similar to Ziricote, with black and dark gray colors highlighted by subtle reddish brown and/or green hues.
References
1. http://www.alliedlutherie.com/malaysianblackwd.htm
2. http://www.lmii.com/carttwo/thirdproducts.asp?NameProdHeader=Malaysian+Blackwood