We have long carried bees-wing Bubinga for luthiers and factories who are very enthusiastic about its rosewood-like tonal qualities. Now, for the first time, we have a limited amount of Bubinga with extreme, deep quilt figure. This rivals our special figure Sapele Mahogany for intensity and beauty.
There are three basic types available, each has the same amount of dense, deep figure.1) Blonde. The wood appears cream colored without finish, but warms up to a nice carmel color when finish is added (see photo #1).2) Reddish Brown. This is the color of our standard Bubinga - a distinctive, reddish brown. See photo #2) Mixed. Blonde throughout most of the board, but with contrasting reddish brown areas. These sets are very unique and dramatic. See picture #3, but bear in mind that each set is different from the next.
Please specify (in the ‘special instructions’ box on the ‘checkout page’)what type you prefer, otherwise we will select the best looking set available for you. Figured woods are always somewhat more difficult to bend than non-figured woods, but this wood presents no particular problems and is no more difficult to bend than other figured woods (i.e.Maple, Koa etc.). Order soon, as we have only a limited amount of this exotic and spectacular wood. We may not be able to get it again.
