SawDust_Junkie Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I was in a local woodworking shop this weekend and saw a type of wood I was not familiar with. I can't remember exactly but I think they called it Lingas or Limbas or something like that. The clerk told me it was some newer species in South America that they have found can be planted and harvested in about 15 years time. It is a nice wood. Really tight grain pattern, fairly light color, and not too heavy. Looks alot like Red Oak, but with a tighter more dense grain. Kind of like Bloodwood, but not dark red like Bloodwood. Anybody here know what this wood is ? Or ever even heard of it ? If you have, does it have guitar building applications ? Just curious, as it is nice looking wood and cheaper than some of the more exotic hardwoods like Mahogany or Bubinga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGGR Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 Isn't it Limba, also known as Korina. http://www.higginshardwoods.com/products.p...hardwoods/limba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 If it is let me know. If I recall correctly, you don't live that far away from me, and I've been trying to find a good source for limba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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