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Author:  NWflyonly [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Black Limba?

Anybody use it? What's it like to bend?

Author:  StevenWheeler [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

Lots of guitars made with the stuff. Works just like Mahogany but bends a little easier.

Steve

Author:  terence [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

Here's some infor on Limba you may find useful:

http://www.guitarbench.com/2010/10/27/l ... d-profile/

warmest regards,
Terence
www.guitarbench.com

Author:  CharlieT [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

Does it sound like mahogany as well?

I'm also interested to know if anyone has used it in place of mahogany for necks. If so, how does it carve compared to mahogany and how is its stability?

Author:  CharlieT [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

verhoevenc wrote:
Yes, yes, and yes.
IE: Makes a great neck.
Chris


Sweet! Thanks Chris.

Author:  NWflyonly [ Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

Thanks for the info I think I'll give it a try.

Author:  AlexanderLou3 [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Black Limba?

I'm using it for a neck right now. Image
As close to mahogony as I've ever seen. Very easy to work. I'm not sure I'd use it again though, the color isn't quite as subtle as mahogony. Not in the blank I have atleast. I will actually be staining it to work with the olive wood a little better. Never can tell by pics online, just gotta adapt!

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