Richlite Maple Valley Guitar Fingerboard, 20" long, unslotted
Maple Valley is made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper, with the bulk of the pulp coming from the mid-western United States. It first appears a pale amber color and over time will darken to sienna similar to an old fir floor.
Dimensions: 20" x 2.75" x 0.3125" (686 x 70 x 8mm)
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.