Black Limba

I was looking for a strap, and of course had to look at ukuleles too while I was at it. LOL.
I saw a LoPrinzi that is made of Black Limba. I haven't heard of that before, and was wondering what it's like. Has anyone had experience with it?
Still looking for a strap, and still telling myself that I don't have UAS.

Here is the link:
https://store.dustystrings.com/p-6758-lo-prinzi-abl-c.aspx

Don’t know anything about Black Limba, but that is a sweet looking ukulele.

If you like that one don't go looking at Kimo or Barron River

Like this
http://www.kimoukulele.com/2018/03/20/black-limba-tenor-ukulele/

or this
https://www.brguitars.com/gallery/baritone/black_limba_baritone/

Jim, you just had to include the link to that Baritone Ukulele, didn’t you.

Osprey said:

Jim, you just had to include the link to that Baritone Ukulele, didn’t you.

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Yep, :rulez:
:nana:

I have a spruce top tenor with black limba back and sides. I don't know a ton about the wood, except that it's an African wood that's been likened to mahogany, nicknamed "korina" and popularized by vintage solid-body electric guitars. It's usually described like a bright mahogany, which is also my impression. For mine, I can't say for certain what's coming from the spruce and what's coming from the black limba, but one thing that stands out for me is it's clarity. Bright but full sounding at the same time. Besides the usual comparison to mahogany, mine also conjures up impressions of myrtlewood. It also feels like my lightest instrument, though I haven't weighed any of them. My black limba tenor was made by DJ Morgan, who doesn't seem as talked about here on UU as some other British builders, but I think he's an amazing builder.

Edit: I tried uploading pics, but I'm having trouble with the manage attachments thing.

http://djmorganukuleles.co.uk/portfolio/black-limba-tenor-ukulele/

Nice looking wood. I agree with snowdenn, it reminds me of Myrtle.

Great looking instruments y'all.

Pete Howlett has built quite a few black limba ukes over the years and speaks well of its tonal properties. It ranges from very plain in appearance to very interesting. This is an outstanding board that's been sitting in my shop for a while. Got to build something with it!!

Sure is pretty wood.
I don't have UAS, I don't have UAS.

It is interesting to see all the different woods being used. So many options.

I found this YT which compares a few different woods, including Black Limba. Not ukulele, though. But you can definitely hear the differences in sound in the guitars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBg0NBnSwAI