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Old 01-07-2008, 05:54 PM
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korina or swamp ash

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which is more suited for a semi hollow? high end tone is more important
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Old 01-07-2008, 05:57 PM
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I vote swamp ash. I have found korina to be kinda "dead" - less natural resonance.

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I vote swamp ash. I have found korina to be kinda "dead" - less natural resonance.

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You forgot iirc!

Swamp ash is much brighter sounding than Limba (Korina).
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personally i don't like korina because it's so damn light. it just doesn't feel right imo.
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