Swiss Steamed Pearwood Guitar Fingerboard Blank
Swiss Steamed Pearwood Guitar Fingerboard Blank
Swiss steamed pearwood is a distinctive European tonewood that offers luthiers an elegant alternative to traditional fingerboard materials. The steaming process transforms the natural pale colour into a rich, warm reddish-brown hue whilst enhancing dimensional stability. This premium hardwood delivers excellent tonal characteristics with a smooth, fine texture that's a pleasure to work with and provides a sophisticated aesthetic for custom builds.
Key Features:
- Premium Swiss pearwood enhanced through steaming process
- Rich reddish-brown colour achieved through steam treatment
- Excellent dimensional stability from steaming
- Smooth, fine texture with even grain
- Warm, balanced tone with good sustain
- Superior working properties - machines and finishes beautifully
- Distinctive European tonewood for unique builds
- Hand-selected and graded for quality
- Dimensions: 525mm x 70mm x 9mm
Specifications:
- Species: Swiss Pearwood, steamed (Pyrus communis)
- Dimensions: 525mm length x 70mm width x 9mm thickness
- Grade: Premium luthier quality
- Colour: Rich reddish-brown from steam treatment
- Origin: Switzerland
- Suitable for: Electric and acoustic guitar fingerboards
- Sustainably sourced European hardwood
Perfect for professional luthiers and serious hobbyists seeking distinctive European tonewoods for custom builds. Steamed pearwood offers a sophisticated alternative to exotic imports whilst maintaining excellent performance characteristics. The steaming process not only creates the attractive colour but also enhances stability, making it an ideal choice for fingerboards that will perform reliably for years to come.