Abalam Curved Strips: Donkey Ear Abalone Ply

Warm golden-brown donkey ear abalone with flowing, ear-like figure and soft glowing depth. An unusual warm-toned abalone that bridges the gap between gold pearl and true abalone color.

Abalam laminated curved strips, cut across the veneer ply sheet for deep, consistent color that will not sand away, with no natural fracture lines. Computer-cut even widths and squared ends keep joints tight. Typically 3 pieces complete one guitar soundhole rosette.

Specifications

• Shell: Haliotis asinina; Philippines
• Size: 4.75" long x .050" thick x 4.921" I.D.
• Widths: .047" – .135"
• Sold: per piece
• SKU: CURVE-DONK

Working with this shell

Dry-fit the rosette ring first, then glue. The 4.921 inch inside diameter suits standard soundhole rosettes; trim the arc ends for a seamless circle. Sort for color match before gluing — joints nearly disappear when neighboring pieces are matched.

SURFACE INLAY ONLY: these laminated strips are .050″ thick and are made for surface inlay work — purfling, binding, carving and sign making. Not recommended for reverse glass work due to thickness.

SORRY NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING due to law, Shell SHIPS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ONLY