Workability: Easy. Pickups are GFS Dream90s—fat, hot, single coils. THE NECKS. Black limba korina ukulele mandolin banjo small guitar neck blank 600x70x21-22mm. Price: £12.75 Postage: Doesn't post to United States | See details . The grain of the Black Limba wood (Korina) is an eye-catcher, as is the asymmetrically designed headstock. SPECIFICATIONS Model: E Body: Black Limba Top: Figured Walnut Neck: Honduran Mahogany … Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. For some reason I think it might haved reffered to the color. Oil finishes work well on this wood. Black Limba Neck and Body (no top wood, no headstock wood overlay) Clear Gloss body and headstock finish; tung oil back of neck Ebony Fretboard (has a small amount of natural streaking) White MoP Signature Inlays Chrome Hardware Knobs with White Pearl Inlay White Pearloid Tuner Buttons SS Med-Jumbo Frets H33 (Pointed 3+3) Headstock Satin finished neck On the fence between the rear natural clear versus a black painted back of the body The thing we're debating is the limba versus mahogany body bit. This guitar is not chambered. I also use a blend control instead of a pickup selector switch to give access to the full range of tones that can be found ‘in between’ those three positions. Gelvin 2 option VIPs in neck and bridge. Scale: 650 mm Nut width: 51.5 mm Action on 1st at … The depth of the finish is miles, the top and the back, the depth of the tone is even greater. TDPRI, short for Telecaster Discussion Page Reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for Telecaster guitars. Curly ripple figure cherry electric guitar neck blank 750 x 100 x 24mm GRADE A. Ebony would look good with limba. So, looking to build up a black limba neck/body set neck combination, but I need advice on the board. The Helix was designed around a thin & curved profile that sits comfortably in your hands. Does have undersized neck pocket. Black Limba Guitar Sets backs are a popular choice in classical guitar. push pull tone / split coil for single coil mode. They topped the black limba with myrtlewood, prized for its bite and sustain as well as its eye-catching figured appearance. Jan 11, 2008 #1. prsbass. Yes Suhr! Be the first to review “Improvised Black limba guitar build” Cancel reply. Flame maple top, black & white Limba neck and body with a ebony fret board (not sure what type of ebony) and Tamarind wood knobs. But that korina tho! The volume control also has a push-pull switch that, when pulled up, runs the two pickups in series like a big humbucker. For any other custom details - please call / e-mail for quote Thank you. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. I LOVE ebony, but the recommendation i got was that it would be too bright with those two woods. Just occurred to me I never sent you pics of the build. Necks. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. There are some other scratches but they are under the clear coat. They topped the black limba with myrtlewood, prized for its bite and sustain as well as its eye-catching figured appearance. Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by prsbass, Jan 11, 2008. It is waiting for the Bake-lite pickguard. Discussion in 'Tele-Technical' started by Chip21, Apr 12, 2018. These are significantly hotter than a standard P90, and have a little more balance in the tonal range, but still have that trademark P90 high-mid bite. Guitar size: 26.5 x 4.5 x .750 or .800. Black Limba body and neck; 34" scale 14" radius Cocobolo fretboard; KSM Foundation bridge; Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Jazz Bass pickups; Graphtech Ratio tuners and Tusq XL nut; Hipshot 3-string tree; Schaller locking strap buttons; CTS 250k pots, .047uF Orange Drop capacitor; Switchcraft 1/4" jack with Electrojacket holder Main Color Group: Variegated. The neck has a rosewood fretboard, and features the distinctive Hampton headstock. The Honduran mahogany neck on this Model E is bolted into the body with machine screws. Black Limba makes a beautiful neck. Why? Black limba body with a quilt maple top, 5A roasted birdseye maple neck and fretboard sporting Suhr's amazing rolled stainless frets in a compound radius. It is held in very high regard by guitar builders. They do beautiful work, and their necks are just super! I will get some video and sound clips from him in the next couple of weeks. The neck has a rosewood fretboard, and features the distinctive Hampton headstock. Reviews There are no reviews yet. A Graph Tech Resomax Wrap bridge with string saver saddles and a Graph Tech Black Tusq nut give great sustain and tone. Much of the GS Mini’s extra voodoo comes from the way the short-scale neck interacts with Taylor’s special GS Mini bracing. The guitar is reliced with factory checking and aging. Bass size: 34.5 x 4.5 x .750. Black Korina is usually a medium weight wood, but we occasionally get light weight pieces. Black Limba, Ofram, White Limba. Custom Hollow-Body 6, Black Limba Body, Curly Maple Top, Black Limba Neck, ABM, Hipshot, Custom JPG Clipper Humbuckers with Matching tops F-Line 51 Knowcaster, Swamp-Ash Body, Maple Neck, BakeLite Pickguard, Kluson, TonePros, BKP Blackguard Flat 50, JPG “This guitar has a beautifully figured black limba solid body and neck cut for me by Precision Guitar Kits, both stained amber. Body Blanks. Janka Hardness - LBF: 670. Description. Also a black limba truss rod cover. The tonal effect falls between Indian rosewood and Mahogany. Tatyana Ryzhkova Black Limba Signature Model. Black or White Limba Neck Blank - High quality, flat sanded to 120 grit. Black Limba / Korina Afara Guitar neck blank 800x147x36mm 665: Condition: New. To enter. ), 9.5” radius, 7.5 pounds with trem bar. Went with the tru oil finish. Is it possible to use maple and change the color of the wood. Sign In. Indian rosewood bridge. But ESP didn’t stop there. Black or White Limba Neck Blank - High quality, flat sanded to 120 grit. The necks on these puppies are 23.5” long, which would ordinarily result in a dark, thumpy tone with lots of give on the attack; in other words, exactly the sort of flabby, undefined tone Taylor wanted to avoid. White Limba 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank Terminalia superba Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. He also just happened to have a bumblebee cap, from a LP 58, just sitting around waiting for a home and here it is. Each body and neck are made for each other, numbered and fitted by us, in our shop in Vancouver, Canada. Back and sides: Solid Black Limba Head Plate: Black Limba Neck: Cedar Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge: Rosewood Binding: Rosewood Fret: Alpaca Nut: Bone Saddle: Bone Machine Head: Golden Shape: Standard Finish: Gloss Electronics: Without. Oct 13, 2006 Seattle. BYO-BLANK-BL $79.95 * * African Mahogany Body Blank. They are mounted with black metal mounting rings…they have a much better look than the plastic ones that come with pickups. I haven't worked with this wood yet and was wondering if anybody had used it for a neck and if it were stable enough. The result can black and green stains that penetrate the wood rendering it unsuitable for natural clear coat finishes. Hard shell case included Luthier Tonewood. I have built a black limb body and neck tele with a single bridge hum bucker and figured maple cap. MY ACCOUNT SIGN IN. Black Limba neck? Made in the USA in our shop in Portland, Oregon! Bass size: 34.5 x 4.5 x .750. Ended: 27 Jan, 2021 20:22:40 GMT. Your email address will not be published. Its true name is Limba from Africa. That said, if I had to choose I would choose korina/black limba because it looks cooler than koa for a body, IMO. Back and sides: Solid Black Limba Head Plate: Black Limba Neck: Cedar Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge: Rosewood Binding: Rosewood Fret: Alpaca Nut: Bone Saddle: Bone Machine Head: Golden Shape: Standard Finish: Gloss Electronics: Without. It has a deep cutaway for comfortable unencumbered access to the entire fretboard. At least that's been my experience. Korina was a trade name that Gibson use I believe. “This guitar has a beautifully figured black limba solid body and neck cut for me by Precision Guitar Kits, both stained amber. Botanical name: Terminalia superba. Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3: 35. £38.60 + £9.00 P&P. Body and Neck Sets. $ 2,250.00 $ 1,950.00. I LOVE ebony, but the recommendation i got was that it would be too bright with those two woods. The Dean's in this photo are all white. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Just got some Black Limba for a body and then found a piece that will work for a neck. The third limba, which is the somewhat more rare heartwood, has varying degrees of irregular black streaking,that can create some beautiful patterns. £24.50 + £8.00 P&P. I used Black Limba for all major componets of the build including the neck, while the bracing and internals are standard using Canadian Sitka Spruce and Spanish Cedar. Black Limba Laminate Top Wood: N/A Laminate Top Wood Grade: N/A Neck Pocket: S-Style Pickup Routes: Humbucker (neck and bridge) Input Jack: Side 7/8" Heel Contour: No Heel Contour Elbow Carve: Yes Tummy Carve: Yes Binding: None Top Finish: None … They had different neck woods. Oct 13, 2006 Seattle. But you do you. The body and neck are made from a very light and resonant black limba. I would like to know if i can use black limba for the body and the neck of a tele. Guitar turned out great sounds great , feels great. So, looking to build up a black limba neck/body set neck combination, but I need advice on the board. (880mm x 115mm x 19mm) *Our blanks are made from lumber stock upon ordering, … Guitar size: 26.5 x 4.5 x .750 or .800. There are two varieties, black Limba and white Limba. the tone pot also acts like a kill switch when pushed down, spring actuated. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Pickups. You can stain Maple too. I think the neck matters more than the body when it comes to electric guitars. This is called "black limba". I am thinking of using ebony as fretboard. Golden machine heads. European Spruce top. Jan 11, 2008 #1. prsbass. tung oil finish . Since Kiesel offers graphite rods with a two way truss rod, we're most likely going to stick with a one piece neck. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3: 550. ... Black Limba Body Blank. (670mm x 115mm x 19mm or 20.3mm). Cedar neck. Korina has a naturally waxy feel to it. Can you give me some advises for the selection of the neck wood in order to match the body the guitar. Black & or white Limba is a marked up wood option from kiesel. Black limba korina guitar neck blank 770-1200x100x50mm MASTER GRADE QUARTERSAWN. The depth of the finish is miles, the top and the back, the depth of the tone is even greater. standard tuners. Just got some Black Limba for a body and then found a piece that will work for a neck. He is a meticulous builder with a wealth of guitar lore and knowledge, always an interesting guy to talk with. Black limba is also called as “Super- … The annual Supporting Member Giveaway is on. Wood. Neck: White Limba (aka Korina wood) Fingerboard: Rosewood Radius: 12” Nut Width: 1 11/16” Neck Profile: Soft V to C .85-.97 Inlay: Mini Trapezoid Bridge: Aluminum ABR Tuners; Hipshot Open Gear Pickups; Speedster Twin-Scroll Matched Set (Black Engraved Logo) Tailpiece: Mastery Vibrolo Finish: Aged Black Volume, Volume, Tone Black limba body with a quilt maple top, 5A roasted birdseye maple neck and fretboard sporting Suhr's amazing rolled stainless frets in a compound radius. 0. The truss rod cover was a custom job done by a guy in Alberta . Sometimes the same mold stains in Black Limba are not as problematic since the wild contrasting colors and variegated grains associated with Black Limba camoflague the stains. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. One Piece Black Limba P-Style Guitar Body with Standard P-Bass Route. Black Limba back and sides. Haven't moved my stuff from Photo bucket so can't post a pic you can see. It has the Seymour Duncan Antiquity Pickup in it and the Gotoh Wraparound Bridge. However, the saddle and bridge have to be machined in order to achieve a good string position. The Body is Black Korina & The Neck is Koa Wood. Back. (880mm x 115mm x 19mm) *Our blanks are made from lumber stock upon ordering, please allow a build time of 3-4 days before shipping* Neck: White Limba (aka Korina wood) Fingerboard: Rosewood Radius: 12” Nut Width: 1 11/16” Neck Profile: Soft V to C .85-.97 Inlay: Mini Trapezoid Bridge: Aluminum ABR Tuners; Hipshot Open Gear Pickups; Speedster Twin-Scroll Matched Set (Black Engraved Logo) Tailpiece: Mastery Vibrolo Finish: Aged Black Volume, Volume, Tone Tuners are Grover Super Rotomatics, with the art deco buttons that seem to be made for this guitar. Black Limba / Korina Afara Guitar neck blank 800x147x36mm 665 See original listing. Our thinnest and fastest neck. Available in 2 and 3 piece blanks only. Black Limba originates from the West African region. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Other scale lengths available: 25 1/2 inch. Black Limba makes a beautiful neck. BYO-BLANK-AM $90.00 * * White Limba/Korina Body Blank. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Abstract Neck Through Double Cut Guitar. Ziricote top/Black Limba body. (670mm x 115mm x 19mm or 20.3mm). Koa makes a nice top wood. Black limba is the heart wood and the white Limba is the sap wood from the same tree. In terms of odd colorations, Black Limba is certainly more forgiving than White Limba. Black limba is about the same as mahogany in weight, hardness and texture. Black Limba head stock veneer. Solid body electric guitar body blanks. Black Limba neck? Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Ebony would look good with limba. The result is an incredibly thick tone with a bold, edgy character. It really brings out the wood’s highlights, just beautiful… In person it is even more dramatic and the feel of a Tru-Oil neck in your hands is really, really fantastic. Black Limba 2 piece Guitar Neck Sets Terminalia superba Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. G&G hard case is mint. Black limba is about the same as mahogany in weight, hardness and texture. This Suhr Standard Black Limba in Aqua Blue Gradient and Roasted Birdseye Maple Neck. Serial Number: E2LW20 The Model E is a medium-size solid-body electric guitar. So here is what he has done, Tru-Oil on the black limba. 51.5 mm nut. This guitar measures 12.2” x 17” and weighs 7lbs, 13oz. Bourns pots, Vishay-Sprague orange drop cap for the treble bleed, Switchcraft output jack, unique hand-crafted pickguard, and black metal knurled knobs on the controls complete the complement of electronics and hardware used on this latest Hampton Bel-Air Custom solid-body electric guitar.”. But it is more important that the guitar is perfectly made, the frets are also well dressed, the saddle and bridge fit perfectly. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. White Limba 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blank Terminalia superba Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. Random blacks and browns The purfling is a classic herringbone pattern in blacks and whites while the binding is India Rosewood with black/red fiber accent. Janka Hardness - Newtons: 2990 This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. wood and MOP. Fret board is Cocobolo. They do beautiful work, and their necks are just super! really happy with the quality of the fret work , well done. The neck pickup is big and bluesy, and the bridge pickup is sharp, sweet, and full of nice overtones when no treble is cut, but the treble bleed can be rolled up to get a Fender-type sound. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. SEARCH. Its also commonly used as a Mahogany substitute in the furniture industry........so my … Yes Suhr! But ESP didn’t stop there. Hampton Guitars—Killer Lookin’ Black Limba, Black Limba Double Cut Finished with Tru-Oil. Contact Us. DC700X, raw tone satin finish (RTF), black limba top (LMBT), maple neck/black limba body (LMB), 20" fingerboard (R20), staggered offset dot inlays (ISOD), mother of pearl inlays (IMP), thinner neck profile (THNN), 3 piece walnut neck w/purple heart stripe (3WP), tung oil on back of neck (TN), black limba headstock (LMBH), black hardware (BC), black logo (BL) 650 mm scale length. It features a very handsome olive color with black streaking. The tone is very similar to Mahogany with added mids. Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by prsbass, Jan 11, 2008. This is called "black limba". ibanez shaped body, fender shaped neck. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Grain Pattern: Pronounced. Fret board is Cocobolo. Wenge neck. Body and neck wood: Black Limba - Add $150 Optional Fingerboards: For available fingerboard material and pricing, please call / e-mail. I haven't worked with this wood yet and was wondering if anybody had used it for a neck and if it were stable enough. Bone saddle & nut. There is no such thing as a white or black limba tree. The third limba, which is the somewhat more rare heartwood, has varying degrees of irregular black streaking,that can create some beautiful patterns. There is no such thing as a white or black limba tree. Lacquer finish. So this guitar came off the shop floor and Markus took one look at it and had to have it. Haven't moved my stuff from Photo bucket so can't post a pic you can see. Ebony fingerboard. ). Black Limba/Korina electric guitar body blank. You can stain Maple too. This Suhr Standard Black Limba in Aqua Blue Gradient and Roasted Birdseye Maple Neck. This wood is grown in the tropical regions of western Africa and has a very interesting and appealing grain. I have built a black limb body and neck tele with a single bridge hum bucker and figured maple cap. Slim C neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets (6105 - factory standard), satin finished neck (feels amazing! They assure unique look and satisfies our exotic tonal tastes. This bass is both and solid. The result is an incredibly thick tone with a bold, edgy character. Win a Broadcaster or one of 3 Teles! Any questions, concerns or suggestions, you deal with the maker.

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