GaiaTone Fingerboard (Viola)

$55.00

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.

Size:

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.

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Viola
OAL Length Edge Thickness Bridge Width Nut Width Height at Bridge Nut Radius Side Scoop
13" (By Special Order)246mm5.5mm38.1mm22.2mm12.9mm30mm0.5mm
14"(By Special Order)268mm5.5mm41.25mm23.5mm12.9mm33.25mm0.5mm
15"(By Special Order)286.1mm6mm43.5mm24mm13.4mm35.6mm0.5mm
15.5" (By Special Order)295.8mm6mm44.5mm24mm13.5mm36.8mm0.5mm
16"305.5mm6mm45mm24.5mm13.4mm38mm0.5mm
16" Oversize (By Special Order)315mm6mm47.5mm25.5mm14.3mm38mm0.5mm

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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

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)