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Ebonprex Violin Fingerboard (3/4 and 4/4 Violin)

$97.60

Note: Special Order Items ETA is approximately 2 to 3 months. Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed for regular items.

Ebonprex Violin Fingerboard

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.

Key Features

  • 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

Performance Comparison

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.

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Note: Special Order Items ETA is approximately 2 to 3 months. Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed for regular items.

Ebonprex Violin Fingerboard

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.

Key Features

  • 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

Performance Comparison

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.

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Violin
OAL Length Edge Thickness Bridge Width Nut Width Height at Bridge Nut Radius Side Scoop
VN 4/4 23.5mm (By Special Order)270mm5.5mm42mm23.5mm11.3mm42mm0.5mm
VN 4/4 24mm 270mm5.5mm42mm24mm11.3mm42mm0.5mm
VN 4/4 24.5mm (By Special Order)270mm6mm42mm24.5mm11.3mm42mm0.5mm
5-String (By Special Order)272mm5.5mm46mm27mm12.3mm42mm0mm
VN 3/4 (By Special Order)254mm5.5mm38.5mm22mm10.7mm39mm0.5mm
Material Density
kg/m³		 Compression Strength
MPa		 Bending Strength
(Modulus of Rupture) MPa		 Sound Velocity
m/s
Ebony spp. 1000 (+/- 8%) 73.3 (+/- 9%) 148 4012 (+/- 3%)
GaiaTone Z Axis 1400 312.5 - 3500
X Axis - 160.0 167.8
Y Axis - 155.6 147.6
Sonowood Spruce 1240 129.0 223.0 5650 (+/- 12%)
Maple 1360 113.0 219.0 4800 (+/- 12%)
Beech 1360 113.0 228.0 4800 (+/- 12%)
EbonPrex ML15EL 1250 (+/- 4%) 145.0 190.0 5000
ET 1250 (+/- 4%) 130.0 170.0
Average values (variation)
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

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