The world's finest decorative wood

Amboyna Burl

What is an Ambonus?

Amboina tumor (scientific name: Pterocarpus indicus )
This is an extremely rare burl that forms mainly on legume trees native to Southeast Asia.

Only the burl that appears near the base of the tree is used as lumber.
It produces a complex, three-dimensional grain that is completely different from normal wood grain.

From its overwhelming presence,
It is considered one of the world's finest decorative woods.

Material characteristics

• Color: Golden to reddish brown

• Grain: Mixed spiral, eye, and flame

• Very dense

• Polishing gives it a deep luster

Specific gravity: around 0.80

About scarcity

The tumor is naturally occurring
Only a small amount can be harvested from a single tree.

There are very few large diameter, good quality pieces with few cracks.
It's becoming harder to obtain every year.

Therefore, it is always traded at a high price in the market.

Acoustic characteristics

Ambonam nodules are primarily used for decorative purposes,
Because of the high density

• Clear and solid sound

• Good high-frequency rise

It also has the following characteristics.

*As a tonewood, it is more suitable for back material, headplates, and fingerboard decorations than for tops.

Recommended use

• High-quality guitar backing material

• Head Plate

• knife handle

• Pen Blank

• Luxury watch case

• Jewelry Box

• Automotive interiors

Grade Standards (Decorative Materials)

AA: Clear grain
AAA: High density, few cracks
Master: Full surface, uniform pattern
Museum: Superb large diameter, completely naturally dried