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Rene
04-07-2008, 08:38 PM
Would you consider black Korina or Limba for a bass body and why?

Rodent
04-07-2008, 09:36 PM
cross-posting (same post in multiple forums) is highly discouraged at TB

but like I said in my other reply -it sounds a lot like ... um ... wood, and the pickups/strings you choose to go with it

and according to Wilser, it also has a very pronounced mid-hump :D (but he never says whether it's and upward or downward hump :( )

all the best,

R

mattharris75
04-07-2008, 09:43 PM
and according to Wilser, it also has a very pronounced mid-hump :D (but he never says whether it's and upward or downward hump :( )



I suppose the opposite of mid-hump would be mid-divot. :) For instance, using MDF as a body wood generates a noticeable mid-divot.

Rodent
04-07-2008, 10:26 PM
you better trademark that before Wilser see it and grabs if for himself :D

:hiding:

R

erikbojerik
04-09-2008, 07:40 AM
Black korina (a.k.a. black limba) is a beautiful wood that works and sounds a lot like mahogany, and is right now in very very very very very very very very very very short supply in widths & thicknesses required to make even a 2-piece body.