Yes, it's a money thing, essentially. Synthetic product, hard. It may have some advantages. Probably doesn't shrink, expand, warp, etc. like wood does. If you're into environmentalism, it doesn't take any wood from the environment.
But it isn't wood. Traditionalists (like me) would prefer Ebony (or Rosewood, or some other natural wood) instead.
By the way, you can get it in other colors. Anyone want a green bridge and fretboard?
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1956 Guild F-20
1979 Martin D-18 12-string
1983 Ovation Custom Legend
1986 Squire Fat Strat (Korean)
2004 Gibson Les Paul Classic
2007 Fender Standard Stratocaster (Mexican Strat)
2010 Guild F-47rc (Purchased in 2012)
2013 Home-made Stratocasters (x2)
2017 Martin GPCRSG
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