Tigerwood

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! W16387: Instrument grade.  Rift sawn,  Nice stripes.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! W16386: Instrument grade.  Rift sawn,  Nice stripes.  Small 1″ incursion near one edge only.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! W16385: Small bark incursions in the burl figured area.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! W16389: 3″ check on the face near the end.  Several hairline checks in the area of planer skip.  W16390: 3″ end check

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! W16392: Fiddleback and Tiger stripes!  This is a great board. Due to the length, this item will be cut in half prior to shipping. Please call if you would like an item shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply.

This African hardwood is also commonly known as African Cherry, yielding a finished product with rich pink & golden colors. It has a high silica content in it so it is not the best for machinability but it is worth the effort due to its beauty. One of the contributing factors to its often present mottled figure and chatoyant shimmer is its interlocked grain. Africa. Tieghemella heckelii. Figured and either Quarter or rift sawn.  Dry and surfaced on two sides.  Several are suitable for acoustic instruments.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried 5/4 lumber that has been hand selected from a large volume of lumber ensuring the highest figure possible.  There are some minor honeycomb checks in some boards.  Expect 1/8″ twist or bow in each board. W14133: planer skip one face.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried 5/4 lumber that has been hand selected from a large volume of lumber ensuring the highest figure possible.  There are some minor honeycomb checks in some boards.  Expect 1/8″ twist or bow in each board.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried 5/4 lumber that has been hand selected from a large volume of lumber ensuring the highest figure possible.  There are some minor honeycomb checks in some boards.  Expect 1/8″ twist or bow in each board. W14140: 3/16″ twist W14142: Will be cut in half prior to shipping. Please call if you would like this board shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried 5/4 lumber that has been hand selected from a large volume of lumber ensuring the highest figure possible.  There are some minor honeycomb checks in some boards.  Expect 1/8″ twist or bow in each board. Due to the length, these boards will be cut in half prior to shipping. Please call if you would like a board shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply.  W14143: 1/8″ bow.  5″ end split. W14145: Not flat 1/8″ bow, twist, and cup.  Best for 1-2′ long pieces surfaced to 3/4″ thick.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning!

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning!  W13934: Will be cut in half for shipping. Please call if you would like this item shipped uncut. Additional shipping charges will apply.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried and surfaced on four sides.  Wax sealed.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Kiln dried and surfaced on four sides.  Wax sealed.

Our Goncalo Alves, also known as Tigerwood or South American Zebrawood originates on the East Coast of Brazil though this particular species can be found anywhere between Mexico and Brazil. Huge logs up to six feet in diameter are available, but these large logs usually lack the beautiful dark streaking that makes this wood so desirable. Naturally oily the wood is dense and takes an incredible polish and is great for turning! Heavily striped and figured Goncalo Alves!  Kiln dried and surfaced on two sides.  Glassy to the touch. Many of these boards could be cut for guitars!

Board will be cut in half for shipping. Please call if you do not want board cut. Additional shipping charges will apply.