Madagascar Rosewood fretboard - First quality, straight grained and quartersawn

Minimum Dimensions - 68mm x 7.5mm x 510mm (2 3/4" x 9/32" x 20")

Madagascar Rosewood is very similar to Brazilian Rosewood in colouration and grain pattern, but a little lighter in colour. It is far less expensive and easier to obtain in high grade pieces than its Brazilian cousin.
Compared to Indian Rosewood it is denser, heavier and has a closer grain.