Fretboard blank (guitar) – Pau Ferro

Fretboard blank – Pau Ferro

The alternative to rosewood, similar to rosewood in its tonal properties, but a bit lighter and harder. Since the tightening of the CITES regulations for the use of rosewood, pau ferro has been used as an alternative by many guitar makers.

The blank is unplaned and without fret slots. The wood is air-dried for several years and ready for direct processing.

The grain can vary depending on the blank.