Amazaque Guitar Headstock Veneer - 200mm x 100mm
Amazaque Headstock Veneer
Amazaque headstock veneer, prized by professional luthiers worldwide for its rich reddish-brown colouration, distinctive grain patterns, and exceptional tonal properties.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: Approximately 200mm x 100mm
- Thickness: Minimum 3mm
- Species: Amazaque (Guibourtia ehie)
- Grade: Premium select
Why Choose Amazaque?
Amazaque, also known as Ovangkol or Shedua, is a premium African tonewood renowned for its beautiful reddish-brown to golden-brown colouration with distinctive darker streaks and grain patterns. This exceptional hardwood offers rich visual appeal with grain that ranges from straight to interlocked, often displaying attractive figure and natural lustre. Amazaque is highly valued for its excellent density and stability, providing superior durability whilst delivering warm, balanced tones with strong fundamentals and clear overtones. The wood's natural oils and fine grain structure ensure long-lasting stability whilst taking a magnificent high-gloss finish that showcases the rich colour and grain to perfection. Amazaque's combination of beauty, workability, and tonal excellence makes it highly sought after by discerning luthiers for premium custom builds.
Perfect For
- Acoustic and electric guitar headstock overlays requiring rich aesthetics
- Custom luthier projects and high-end boutique builds
- Premium guitar construction where African tonewood is desired
- High-end repairs and restorations
- Decorative inlays and elegant statement pieces
Each piece is carefully selected for exceptional grain patterns, consistent thickness, and premium quality, making it ideal for professional guitar building and repair work where beauty and performance matter.