(the) Indigo Getdown
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I am wondering if anybody here has ever played a ukulele that used limba (known as korina in some circles) as a tonewood. From what I understand, it's primarily a wood used in the construction of solid body electric guitars. A friend of mine who's built guitars and mandolins as a hobby for years is interested in trying his hand at a couple ukes for me and another friend. Anyway, he apparently has a lot of limba lying around that he likes to build with. I'm curious if that would work well.
He has a piece of koa that I think will end up being the top, so I'm also kind of researching what sort of wood would compliment the koa well. I've also been told that maple is a possibility for the sides and back. Anyway, figured it'd be smart to get some opinions from folks who have been around ukes for much longer than I have at this point.
Thanks!
He has a piece of koa that I think will end up being the top, so I'm also kind of researching what sort of wood would compliment the koa well. I've also been told that maple is a possibility for the sides and back. Anyway, figured it'd be smart to get some opinions from folks who have been around ukes for much longer than I have at this point.
Thanks!