TIMBER TONES Timber Tones Plektren - AE1 African Ebony

Timber Tones Plektren - AE1 African Ebony  

Hart und hell  

Großartige Klangfarbe, Griffigkeit und Haptik.  

Für elektrische Gitarren und zum Aufhellen von Akustikgitarren geeignet  

Handbearbeitet, mit Wachs versiegelt  

African Ebony  

The second hardest wood in the Timber tones range with a Janka hardness rating of 3320 lbf.  

This is the wood of choice for many Guitar Manufacturers, who use its pure black appearance to manufacture finger boards, bridge pins and machine head buttons.. In its native africa it is also used to make 'dug out' canoes.  

The wood is obtained from the Diospyros Mespilifomis tree, a large deciduous tree found mstly in the savannas of Africa.  

Our African Ebony plectrums are manufactured from off cuts from musical instrument and furniture manufacturing.  

Interesting Facts:  

The leaves, bark and roots of the tree contain Tannin, which can be used as a stypic to staunch bleeding. The roots are consumed to purge parasites and is thought to be a remedy for leprosy  

African Ebony is a very close grained timber that polishes to a smooth finish, this ensures that you get a clean crisp sound. The hardness ensures that it can withstand the riggers of Electric Guitar playing. If used on an Acoustic guitar it will dramatically brighten the sound. If you need the hardness of Ebony but require a lighter plectrum with lots more grip try the Tri Tones plectrums.