Looks nice.

I know a couple of blokes who have made rifle stocks and knife scales out of Australian rosewood (Dysoxylum fraserianum) which doesn't appear to be one of the CITES species.

I have no idea where to get it or how it would be as a fretboard material but it may be an option.

Apparently it cuts quite a lightish red but will darken to a rich red/brown over time.