My search for cue-sized pieces of palisander (dalbergia baronii) is finally over!
Palisander is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar, and is a close match to true Brazilian Rosewood (dalbergia nigra). Because of this, the wood is in high demand for musical instruments. It has that sweet "rosewood" smell, and the color varies from light to dark. Some pieces are plain in appearance, while top grade pieces have spider-web grain patterns. What makes it special is its tone. Some feel it is superior to Brazilian rosewood in this regard.
This stuff has been in the states for 10+ years and I'm looking forward to turning it into some cues.
Palisander is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar, and is a close match to true Brazilian Rosewood (dalbergia nigra). Because of this, the wood is in high demand for musical instruments. It has that sweet "rosewood" smell, and the color varies from light to dark. Some pieces are plain in appearance, while top grade pieces have spider-web grain patterns. What makes it special is its tone. Some feel it is superior to Brazilian rosewood in this regard.
This stuff has been in the states for 10+ years and I'm looking forward to turning it into some cues.
