Smoked Congo Dialium Fingerboard

Smoked Congo Dialium Fingerboard

Level: AAAAA

Smoked Congo Dialium is a premier, exceptionally dense exotic fingerboard material that delivers a luxurious feel, extraordinary wear resistance, and a rich acoustic foundation. Enhanced through a specialized smoking process that deepens its rich dark tones while maintaining its incredible hardness and fine natural texture, Smoked Congo Dialium provides a super-smooth playing surface that stands up effortlessly to years of aggressive fretting and string bending.

• Botanical / Trade Name: Dialium spp. (commonly known as Smoked Congo Dialium / Smoked African Velvet Tamarind)

• Density: Approx. 900 – 1050 kg/m³

• Origin: Central and West African rainforests (primarily the Congo Basin)

• Seasoning & Drying: Professionally kiln-dried (KD) to a stable moisture content of 8% – 10%, ensuring maximum structural stability and minimizing the risk of warping or cracking.

Minimum Dimensions:

• Dimensions: 520mm x 70mm x 8mm (20-15/32″ x 2-3/4″ x 5-16″)

Tonally it offers a lightning-fast, snappy attack with rich overtones and deep foundational resonance, adding incredible clarity to every note played up and down the neck. This Smoked Congo Dialium fingerboard features dramatic dark smoked hues paired with a fine, uniform texture, ensuring an unmistakably high-end aesthetic.