Black Limba Body Blank – StewMac

Black Limba Body Blank

The same species as the revered Korina, Black Limba has the same coveted tone with a bolder look. If you love Korina but want to stand out from the crowd—make your next guitar out of this truly striking wood.

The tone of Black Limba is ideal for electric guitars, the midrange is warm and punchy, with rich bass and balanced highs. Plus it’s lightweight and has fantastic resonance. It’s been described as a more dynamic version of Honduran Mahogany.

These are top quality blanks, perfect for a translucent finish. Each is matched, joined, and sanded—ready for you to start your build.

Approximate dimensions:
20-1/2″ x 14″ x 1-3/4″ (520mm x 355mm x 44mm)

About Black Limba (Terminalia superba)
Coming from West Africa, Black Limba’s colors range from honey gold to brown with distinct streaks of grey, black, and brown interlocking grain lines. When stained, it’s easy to highlight the grain for unique look. The wood machines easily, and has very small pores. Some builders choose to fill the pores to add some additional visual appeal.