Originally posted by Jameel
Gilmer has some incredible boards. Did you see the huge Bubinga slabs they have? They are like 14' long, 4' wide and 2+ inches thick. I would add
Holly to your list. I once saw an Ebony and Holly lute bowl. Quite striking. Also, African Blackwood (its a Dalbergia) is also a good choice, but
heavy. This is what Shehata calls ebony, I believe. |