GaiaTone Fingerboard (Viola)
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.
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.
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.
Interested in bulk or alternate colors? Complete this form and we will be back in touch.
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