Re: Gibson Woes With Feds
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:46 pm
here's a little more information...
ebony
http://www.thewoodbox.com/data/wood/ebony-info.htm
As a result of unsustainable harvesting, many species yielding ebony are now considered threatened. Africa in particular has had most of its indigenous ebony cut down illegally and as such it has become common for street traders to color lighter woods black with shoe polish in an effort to make a sale.
ebony
http://www.thewoodbox.com/data/wood/ebony-info.htm
As a result of unsustainable harvesting, many species yielding ebony are now considered threatened. Africa in particular has had most of its indigenous ebony cut down illegally and as such it has become common for street traders to color lighter woods black with shoe polish in an effort to make a sale.