Richlite Black Diamond Bridge blank
Richlite is a great replacement for ebony on fingerboards for stringed instruments.
Dimensions: 7" to 8" x 2" x 0.5" (177 to 203 x 50 x 12.5mm)
The items are sold and shipped with a factory finish. This finish has a slight texture that is created in the manufacturing process. It can be buffed out easily and finishes can be applied to it to give it a deeper shine.
Low maintenance, minimal shrinkage, and a density that is right in the middle of the range for ebony, there are only advantages to using Black Diamond Richlite on your guitar.
- Acoustically superior and consistent density
- Moisture acclimated and inherently stable
- Durable while maintaining an ebony look and feel
- Hand made in the U.S.A. and FSC® Certified
- Impact resistance and span superior to wood products
- Machines with standard tooling
Two-part water-resistant epoxies formulated for thermoset resins or phenolics are recommended for gluing (most other adhesives will not be appropriate for use with Richlite). Make sure the joint surfaces are roughed-up 100 grit or less, for better glue adhesion. Do not over-tighten clamps to keep enough glue in the seam. Richlite suggests using System Three T-88 for structural bonding; Loctite E-30CL, 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Epoxy Adhesive DP125, or Devcon DEV-20845 5-minute epoxy are also acceptable.