As with any dense exotic hardwood, care will need to be taken when working with the wood to prevent checking. Macassar Ebony, and Pale Moon Ebony are species of Ebony hardwood flooring. It is possible to obtain a high glass-like natural polish when turning this wood. A flooring species is a type of wood that is converted into a floor plank. It has been suggested by many that it is a good substitute for Brazilian Rosewood.
Mun Ebony is a great tone wood that has a nice bright tap tone for acoustic instruments. Headstock veneer: Pale Moon Ebony Pickup covers: Pale Moon Ebony. The wood is suitable for any high end article you are making such as jewelry boxes, knives, and pens. Finishing: Due to its color and texture this species of wood is excellently. Once the heart defect and sapwood are removed only about 10% of logs will produce desirable lumber or turning blanks. Trade Names: Black Pearl, Pale Moon Ebony Similar woods: African Ebony. tall with only 20-30% having the desired dark colored heartwood that is merchantable. Like all Ebony, the trees are small in size ranging from 35 to 50 ft. It is the least likely of all Ebonies to twist, bow, or cup if reasonable care is taken while working it. Mun or Moon Ebony is one of the most stable Ebonies available. I have some offcuts from the 8 string I just finished if you can wait through the weekend, I can try to use an amber or some such stain and post the results here. It's not the hardness that determines that, but the porosity and oilyness.
The wood is dense and similar to Black & White Ebony. Ebony should take stain or dye pretty easily. Mun or Moon Ebony (Diospryus Mun.) is a rare species from Southeast Asia that is characterized by beautiful black striping and brown contrast inter-mixed with green and sometime faint red.
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