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.
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 ๐