Indian Rosewood Headplates

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TI-510-020
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Product Name Qty
Indian Rosewood Headplate - 1st Grade
$32.50
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  • Buy 3 for $29.25 each and save 10%
Indian Rosewood Headplate - 2nd Grade
$28.00
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  • Buy 3 for $25.20 each and save 10%
Indian Rosewood Headplate - Acoustic 1st Grade
$24.50
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  • Buy 3 for $22.05 each and save 10%
Indian Rosewood Headplate - Acoustic 2nd Grade
$19.50
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  • Buy 3 for $17.55 each and save 10%
Indian Rosewood is the most popular material for guitar headplates. It has been used by most guitar companies for many decades. Rosewood headplates look great when used with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard as well as other fingerboards such as ebony. These headplates (headstock veneers) are cut from the finest rosewood, they are dry and ready to use. Grading is based purely on aesthetic considerations. The first grade timber has a darker, more even colour and is generally more quartersawn with straighter grain. The second grade can be lighter coloured with some streaking and occasionally pinholes or small knots. Some luthiers prefer the look of the second grade as it has more character. Minimum Dimensions - 80mm x 2.5mm x 190mm (3-3/16" x 3/32" x 8-1/4") Acoustic - Minimum Dimensions - 80mm x 2.5mm x 183mm (3-3/16" x 3/32" x 8")
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Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is one of the most popular timbers used in guitars and basses. It is a popular choice for the the back and sides of acoustic and classical guitars and for the fingerboards, bridges and headplates of all types of instruments.

Quality - While other rosewoods have decreased in quality due to dwindling supply, Indian Rosewood is still available in fine quality quartersawn sets which are stable, easy to use, look great, and aren't likely to crack.

Look - The wood is mostly dark brown, though the colours can range from mauve to nearly black. An Indian Rosewood back and sides contrasts well with a light coloured top or binding, making for a very tasteful looking instrument. Grain lines are generally straight, especially in the higher grades.

Sound - The sound quality of Indian Rosewood rates very highly. When it is used in the back and sides of an acoustic guitar it is known to give a clear bell like sound. This quality also influences the sound of an instrument when the wood is used for the fingerboard or bridge.

Price - Indian Rosewood is a premium timber for back and sides and is priced accordingly. Fingerboards and bridge blanks are slightly less expensive than African Ebony.

Availability/Renewability - Excellent quality Indian Rosewood is still available for all parts of musical instruments. The timber is now listed on the CITES list of protected species so there are restrictions on international transportation of commercial quantities of Indian Rosewood.
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Species Indian Rosewood
Part of Instrument Headplate
For Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Archtop Guitar, Weissenborn Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Bouzouki