Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
The modern alternative to endangered ebony – superior stability, exceptional performance
Ebonprex delivers the classic ebony aesthetic with enhanced durability and acoustic properties. Made from precision-engineered dyed beech veneers (0.8mm strips) bonded unidirectionally under pressure, this innovative material offers consistent quality without relying on CITES-protected ebony.
Premium aesthetics – Deep black finish indistinguishable from traditional ebony
Superior stability – Unidirectional construction eliminates warping and seasonal movement
Enhanced durability – Density of 1.2 t/m³ provides exceptional hardness and wear resistance
Excellent acoustics – High sound transmission speed enhances tonal response
Easy workability – Compatible with standard lutherie tools
Sustainable choice – European beech sourced responsibly
Our stiffest fingerboard option – firmer than ebony or Sonowood alternatives, providing maximum stability and tonal clarity at a mid-range price point.
Ideal for: Luthiers seeking reliable, high-performance materials with traditional appearance and modern engineering benefits.
Contact us at info@vrichelieu.com for bulk quantity order discounts.
Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.
The modern alternative to endangered ebony – superior stability, exceptional performance
Ebonprex delivers the classic ebony aesthetic with enhanced durability and acoustic properties. Made from precision-engineered dyed beech veneers (0.8mm strips) bonded unidirectionally under pressure, this innovative material offers consistent quality without relying on CITES-protected ebony.
Premium aesthetics – Deep black finish indistinguishable from traditional ebony
Superior stability – Unidirectional construction eliminates warping and seasonal movement
Enhanced durability – Density of 1.2 t/m³ provides exceptional hardness and wear resistance
Excellent acoustics – High sound transmission speed enhances tonal response
Easy workability – Compatible with standard lutherie tools
Sustainable choice – European beech sourced responsibly
Our stiffest fingerboard option – firmer than ebony or Sonowood alternatives, providing maximum stability and tonal clarity at a mid-range price point.
Ideal for: Luthiers seeking reliable, high-performance materials with traditional appearance and modern engineering benefits.
Contact us at info@vrichelieu.com for bulk quantity order discounts.
Dimensions for viola:
length: 315 mm
widths: 25.3mm to 47.5mm
edge thickness: 5.5 mm
top/bottom radius: 39mm/41mm
maximum depth of hollow under C/A string: 0.8/0.35mm
| Material parameters | Ebonprex | Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Density t/m3 | 1.1-1.25 | 0.9-1.2 |
| Compression Hardness (MPa) | 60-63 | 40-60 |
| E-Module N/mm2 | >21.000 | 12.000-19.000 |
| Signal Speed (m/s) | 5000-5300 | 4000-5000 |
| Damping (Q) | 100-110 | 80-110 |
