The fretboard material for my two guitars was selected by the builders, for aesthetics and probably to some degree for tonal considerations. The ebony board looks 'right' on its guitar, and the rosewood board looks 'right' on its guitar. Each guitar is a total package, for aesthetics and tone, and I let the builders make these choices because I realize my limitations in knowledge and talent.
I don't notice any difference in touch/feel of the different material, and I'll never know what it would sound like if the board material was changed; I won't be doing that. If the rosewood one is worn down in 30 years I won't care about that either; it would be a nice problem to have because that would mean I'm still playing in my 80s.
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Chuck
2012 Carruth 12-fret 000 in Pernambuco and Adi
2010 Poling Sierra in Cuban Mahogany and Lutz
2015 Posch 13-fret 00 in Indian Rosewood and Adi
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