Unfinished 1 Piece Black Limba/Korina Telecaster Body Very Light Featherlight 3lbs 13.8oz Very Rare!

Unfinished 1 Piece Black Limba/Korina Telecaster Body Very Light Featherlight 3lbs 13.8oz Very Rare!

Note: The body pictured is the one you will receive!

This is a good DIY body for a one of a kind custom Tele! This 1 piece Black Limba body is featherlight and very rare to find a 1 piece that is this light. I has standard Telecaster pickup routes and it will make a very nice custom Telecaster!

Note: This body will require final sanding before finishing!

Note: In the last 3 pictures I wiped down the body with naphtha to show what the body will look like with a clear finish.

Korina (Black & White Limba)

The “true” name for korina is limba. Korina comes from Africa and is roughly similar to ash in weight. It has this weird waxy feel to it as well, but you won’t be able to tell with a gloss or satin finish on it!

I should mention that white and black korina come from the same tree, and have the same tonal qualities. The only difference between white and black korina is that white korina comes from the sap of the tree, while black korina is the heart.

Korina/Limba is has a very warm tone to it; think mahogany but with a clearer mid range! This wood is popular for semi hollows, often used in exotic boutique metal-oriented guitars and first came to popularity on some classic Gibson Explorers. Limba/Korina is known as "The Mother Of All Tone Woods"!  The Limba is a warm, resonant and balanced wood. It also produces great clarity, definition and sustain. As an anecdote, some of the most popular guitars in history are made of this wood, a very hard and stable wood.

Specs:

• Unfinished sanded to 180-220 grit
• 2 Piece Black Limba Body with 11/32" Spalted Figured Flame Maple Top
• Full Size Body 1 3/4" 
• Standard Telecaster Pickup Routes
• Neck Pocket is 2 3/16" Wide and 5/8" Deep
• 1/8" Round Over
• Setup For Vintage Bridge
• Weight is 3 Pounds 13.8 Ounces Very Light!

Please Note: When you receive this project, please examine the Body before doing and work on it. If you have any concerns please get in touch with us. We will not except any returns once you modified the body in any form. Any bodies returned different from how it was sent to you might incur a restocking or cleaning fee and that includes pet hair.

Take a look at all the pictures and ask all questions before buying. This body will be packaged securely before shipping. 

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