Katalox

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects.  Incredible fiddleback on both faces.  Ideal for a one of a kind electric or bass!  Sapwood face has 2-5″ checks on one end only.  The other face is clean.  This is the widest most wildly figured billet that we have in this species.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. 50/50 contrast!

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried and surfaced.  Several of these have some sought after figure!  Longer boards have 1/16″ up to 3/16″ bow. W15814: Small rough edge. W15815: 4″ end check and a knot.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried and surfaced.  Several of these have some sought after figure!  Longer boards have 1/16″ up to 3/16″ bow. W15816: Several 1/4″ sized small incursions and pin holes in the sapwood. W15817: Two 1/4″ sized small incursions and pin holes in the sapwood. W15819: Exhibition Grade.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried and surfaced.  Several of these have some sought after figure!  Longer boards have 1/16″ up to 3/16″ bow. W15820: Nice hint or red next to the contrasting sapwood.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried and surfaced.  Several of these have some sought after figure!  Longer boards have 1/16″ up to 3/16″ bow. W15824: 3/16″ crown.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried and surfaced.  Several of these have some sought after figure!  Longer boards have 1/16″ up to 3/16″ bow. W15825: 6″ check on one face. W15826: Amazing Contrast!

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. “A” grade! Kiln dried and ready to use. Mostly quartersawn. W15477: 1″ check on edge.  Amazing color contrast and figure! 3/16″ crown.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. “A” grade!  Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  A couple boards have a little planer skip.  Some have interesting sapwood contrast. Figure as noted.  A great Ebony substitute at a fraction of the cost!

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. “A” grade!  Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  A couple boards have a little planer skip.  Some have interesting sapwood contrast. Figure as noted.  A great Ebony substitute at a fraction of the cost! W13664: Stripes. W13666: Pin holes in sapwood. Figured.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. “A” grade!  Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  A couple boards have a little planer skip.  Some have interesting sapwood contrast. Figure as noted.  A great Ebony substitute at a fraction of the cost!  W13667: Figured on both faces. W13668: Pin holes in sapwood.  Figured.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. “A” grade!  Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  A couple boards have a little planer skip.  Some have interesting sapwood contrast. Figure as noted.  A great Ebony substitute at a fraction of the cost!

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried & S2S. W11019: Rift sawn with nice figure and dark violet colors! 6 lbs. W11020: 1/8″ bow. Nice figure and colors. 8 lbs. W11021: Lots of figure and wild color contrast in a clean board! 7 lbs.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried & S2S. Clean boards that are clean and ready to use. W11699: 6″ and a 2″ end check. Nice grain patterns. 6 lbs. W11700: Figured and quartersawn. 5 lbs.

Katalox, or Mexican Royal Ebony, is a dense Central American hardwood – Swartzia cubensis. It is listed in several USDA publications as a suitable substitute for African Gabon Ebony in stringed instruments. The dark purple/black color accents well with the creamy/golden sapwood to create contrast that can be well utilized for a unique look in your projects. Kiln dried & S2S. Clean boards that are clean and ready to use. W11695: 1″ check on one face. Figured on one face. 7 lbs. W11696: Figured and quartersawn. 5 lbs. W11697: Sapwood with pinholes. Color contrast. 6 lbs. W11698: Figured and quartersawn. 6 lbs.