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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by mauns to c/luthier
 

In an attempt to keep activity going, here's what I'm working with for build two - black limba with a claro walnut topper. I have high hopes in particular for this walnut grain when it all gets finished.

In case any other luthiers end up finding their way here, I would love to hear experiences about working with black limba. So far I'm getting a lot more chipping and splitting than my first build, which was maple and sapele.

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[โ€“] kak1154 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Is that bookmatched? Almost looks like different tones, maybe just the lighting?

[โ€“] mauns 3 points 1 year ago

It is mainly the lighting, here's the inventory shot from the shop. There is a slight difference though, wasn't the most expensive piece as I knew there'd be a chance I could ruin it ๐Ÿ˜