Exotic Wood Zone

Exotic Wood Zone Exotic Wood Zone is a trusted U.S. supplier of premium exotic and figured hardwoods. Fast U.S. shipping & a tree planted with every order.

With 12+ years of experience, we offer 50+ wood species for luthiers, woodworkers, and furniture makers.

✨ “When The Sky Remembered Fire”A stunning creation by our customer Robert Bakin, crafted from one of our burl woods.A p...
10/22/2025

✨ “When The Sky Remembered Fire”
A stunning creation by our customer Robert Bakin, crafted from one of our burl woods.
A perfect reminder of how nature’s beauty can be reborn through art and craftsmanship. 🌳🔥

From Blank to Beauty ✨Richard A. turned our Tamarind, Padauk, and East Indian Rosewood blanks into stunning handcrafted ...
10/17/2025

From Blank to Beauty ✨
Richard A. turned our Tamarind, Padauk, and East Indian Rosewood blanks into stunning handcrafted pieces — proof of what great wood + great hands can create.
Swipe to see how raw materials become art!
Got a project made from our wood? Tag us — you could be our next feature!

Bookmatched beauty. Built for tone. 🎸 Your next masterpiece starts here.
10/16/2025

Bookmatched beauty. Built for tone. 🎸 Your next masterpiece starts here.

Luthier-approved Alder. Perfect fit, flawless tone.
10/16/2025

Luthier-approved Alder. Perfect fit, flawless tone.

That moment when your body’s resting but your brain’s screaming:“THE GLUE. BOTTLE. IS. STILL. OPEN.” 😭🪵
10/13/2025

That moment when your body’s resting but your brain’s screaming:
“THE GLUE. BOTTLE. IS. STILL. OPEN.” 😭🪵

Click “more” to see the answers 👇Let’s see who can really read the grain!The poll lineup goes in this order:✅ Slide 1 — ...
10/08/2025

Click “more” to see the answers 👇
Let’s see who can really read the grain!
The poll lineup goes in this order:

✅ Slide 1 — Red Gum Burl

✅ Slide 2 — Brown Mallee Burl

✅ Slide 3 — Red Coolibah Burl

Each one looks similar at a glance — but the grain, depth, and tone tell the truth.

🌳 Why are exotic woods so prized?It’s not just their beauty — it’s their story.✨ Unique colors and striking patterns✨ De...
10/06/2025

🌳 Why are exotic woods so prized?
It’s not just their beauty — it’s their story.
✨ Unique colors and striking patterns
✨ Dense fibers that shape tone and sustain
✨ Durability that outlasts generations
✨ Sourced responsibly to protect the forests
✨ Legendary species from Rosewood to Blackwood
👉 Swipe through to see why makers worldwide treasure exotics — and tell us: Which exotic wood is your favorite to work with?

📌 Follow for rare woods, tips, and inspiration.

✨ “Very nice blank, turned beautifully.” – Jorge R.From blank to bowl — Sapele never disappoints. Its rich tone and smoo...
09/25/2025

✨ “Very nice blank, turned beautifully.” – Jorge R.

From blank to bowl — Sapele never disappoints. Its rich tone and smooth turning make every project shine. 🪵🥣

👏 Beautiful work, Jorge!

👉 Woodturners, what’s the last project you brought to life with Sapele?

💪 The Truth About Wood Hardness 💪Not all hardwoods are “hard” — and not all softwoods are “soft.”That’s where the Janka ...
09/24/2025

💪 The Truth About Wood Hardness 💪
Not all hardwoods are “hard” — and not all softwoods are “soft.”
That’s where the Janka Hardness Scale comes in. It measures how resistant different woods are to dents, wear, and the test of time.
From Pine at the soft end to African Blackwood at the extreme hard end, hardness impacts everything your tools, your furniture durability, and even the tone of your instruments. 🎸🪑🔨

👉 Swipe through to learn:
✔️ What the Janka scale is
✔️ Ideal ranges for woodworking
✔️ Why hardness matters in lutherie & furniture
✔️ Quick tips for choosing the right hardness

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s the hardest wood you’ve ever worked with?

📌 Follow for more rare woods, tips, and inspiration.

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1701 Macklind Avenue, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO
63110USA

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About Us

Exotic Wood Zone was founded in 2013 by Jockey Mohammed in St Louis. MO.

Since 1980 Jockey worked alongside his father, Casper, owner of Bluemountain Exporters traveling the word in search of exotic woods for Musical Instrument customers like Takamine, Victornox, Maderas Barber, West Penn Hardwoods, and Marton Guitars. Jockey started out working on the band saw for his father’s sawmill and was gradually trained to select the best ebony and rosewood guitar products under the supervision and guidance of other well known experts in his field.

For the past 36 years, Jockey has been supplying specialized exotic wood products to countries like Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Spain and more. During this period he started offices at Cochin for fast shipments and became a member of NAMM show in 2001.

Exotic Wood Zone is a family business and we strive to do our best to make our customers happy with our products and our pricing. Please contact us if you’re looking for something specific or have any questions.