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More Black
I haven't been able to keep one of these instruments for too long. After the last sold, I started a new one and decided to keep it a little more conservative--meaning, no beetle holes. Here is that effort. Of course the body is solid Black…
Black is Back!
Another shop instrument made from Black Limba. I've used curly Maple binding and herringbone-style purfling for accent. The bridge and finger board are African Ebony species. The neck is also made of Black Limba. The orangish drips…
Black is Beautiful Baby!
I just finished this Black Limba ukulele. It's a tenor, by the way. Haven't made one from this wood in awhile since I have not had a reliable source for wood. This wood has a really pleasant tap tone and I especially like the varied…
My Favorite Wood II
I just purchased some Black Limba lumber and here are a few pictures of book matches from that piece. Shhhhh! It's a secret so don't tell anyone-- this wood duplicates Koa and Black walnut in density and tonal quality. The pattern of the…