What woods are available for the fretboard?
I commonly use Bolivian Rosewood (also called “Pau Ferro”) as standard. Bird’s Eye Maple is available at a small extra cost. Other hardwoods and exotics are also possible, but their grain and durability should be suitable to the task. Click here for a chart of wood hardness. Ebony (Gabon or Macassar), Bubinga, or Purpleheart (or other very dense woods) are recommended for fretless basses. I particularly like the figuring in Macassar ebony. If there’s something special you want, just ask us about availability and price. I’ll do my best to accomodate you.
