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V. RICHELIEU GaiaTone 5 String Fingerboard (4/4 Violin)
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GaiaTone 5 String Fingerboard (4/4 Violin)

$60.00

Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.

Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.

GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

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Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.

Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.

GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

Please allow two weeks for your order to be processed.

Luthier workshops will find GaiaTone an economically and visually similar alternative to ebony. GaiaTone fingerboards are sufficiently porous to bind with hide glues. The stock shape can be adjusted with sandpaper, rasps, and planes along the top and bottom surfaces. The dark, black color is consistent throughout the product. GaiaTone fittings have similar technical specifications to ebony, but are more stable. GaiaTone fittings are available in non-black colors as well for kids, rockstars and players desiring an alternative look and personality.

GaiaTone Fittings are milled in Vermont, USA. Fingerboards have scoop, undercuts, rounded edges---ready to install.Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

Currently available in solid black. Custom Colors are Available (See images). Please fill out the form and let us know your requirements.

 

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GAIATONE FITTINGS

  • Density (and relative weight) similar to Ebony

  • Sound velocity lower than Ebony (3500 vs 4500 m/s)

  • 95% post-consumer paper combined with bio-resins.

  • No petroleum and no plastic component

  • Hardness slightly higher than ebony

  • Look and feel similar to Ebony

  • Compatible with most workshop tools

  • Hide glue compatible

  • Costs similar to Ebony

  • 100% made in the USA

AVAILABLE - SONOWOOD & GAIATONE FITTINGS

  • Fingerboards: Violin & Viola - Full and fractional sizes

  • Fingerboards: Cello - Full sized

  • Fingerboards: Bass - 3/4 sized - Gaiawood only

  • Tailpieces : Violin and Viola

  • Tailpieces: Cello & Bass - Gaiawood only

  • Nuts and Saddles: All instruments

V. RICHELIEU

Workshop Locations:

South Burlington, VT 05403. T: (802) 862-0349

West Lebanon, NH 03784. T: (603) 298-7198

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