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Author: | Dave-SKG [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:21 am ] |
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Got my set of Black Limba that I won... today! See Bob knew I was gonna win so he shipped it to me three days ago!!!...NAAAAAA... just kidding...but I did get my BRW from the MAN today and it is absolutely gorgeous!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() also got a beautiful carpathian top at a great price...and it rings like a bell!. MR ZOOT RULES! |
Author: | FrankC [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:24 am ] |
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Not trying to hijack yoru post Dave but was wondering how close in color these black limba sets are too ziricote? I was wondering if a Ziricote bridge would coordinate well or just stick out as too much of a difference. Oh yeah, Dave, don't forget to post pics of what the set you won turns out to be! |
Author: | Dave-SKG [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:32 am ] |
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Not even close, in color, to any of the Ziricote I have. similar grain patterns but that's where it ends. I don't think it has the density of ziricote either...zootman know all...maybe he'll chime in. |
Author: | Mattia Valente [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:38 am ] |
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As I've said elsewhere, the grain patterns, coloration, feel of black Limba is nothing at all like the (one) Ziricote set I have. I mean, they're both stripey, they're both wood, but that's where the similarities end, IMO. Think of Limba as prettier Khaya, or something. |
Author: | FrankC [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:45 am ] |
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Thanks Dave and Mattia. I can't really tell from the colors I see on my comp. Oh yeah Mattia, I figured they were both similar in that they were wood ![]() ![]() for some reason your post made me laugh |
Author: | Bobc [ Fri May 19, 2006 8:50 am ] |
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Mattea and Dave are right on. The grain pattern does resemble the spider webbing found on Ziricote but thats where the similarity ends. Still very nice tonewood. I have a few more sets here. http://www.rctonewoods.rcefaluguitars.com/blk_limba2.htm |
Author: | Mattia Valente [ Fri May 19, 2006 9:03 am ] |
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Oh, it's a stunning tonewood, and I love it, but it's not a drop-in for Ziricote :-) |
Author: | Dave-SKG [ Fri May 19, 2006 9:17 am ] |
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I tend to see it as...if Ziricote is "ebony" like, then Limba is "mahogany" like...IMO. I don't know... what does the word "sweet" mean? It's subjective and personal yet positive. Man this is getting "deep"... ![]() |
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