HiBoard™ is a proprietary plant-based fiber laminate, electrical insulating material, developed specifically for electric guitar and bass pickup flatwork. It is engineered to deliver dimensional stability, electrical insulation, and tonal consistency while supporting our long-term commitment to sustainability and safer materials.
HiBoard™ is formaldehyde-free, CNC-machinable, and purpose-built for pickup bobbins—offering a modern alternative to traditional phenolic insulating flatwork commonly referred to in the guitar world as forbon.
Traditional pickup flatwork has long relied on phenolic laminate insulating materials. While effective, phenolic flatwork comes with tradeoffs that matter to modern builders:
– Brittle edges that chip during machining
– Hazardous phenolic dust
– Sharp chemical odor
– Petrochemical resin systems
– Limited sustainability
HiBoard™ was developed to preserve the functional strengths of traditional insulating flatwork—while eliminating many of its drawbacks.
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