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| Author: | Marn99 [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 11:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Looking for White Limba |
So I have a pretty unique opportunity in August, I am going to get the chance to get the measurements from a genuine 1958 Gibson Explorer for a replica I am building. What I know so far is that the instrument has a one piece solid White Limba, or Korina, body. The trouble I have been having is finding a single piece oversized body blank for the replica. The dimensions are ideally 1 7/8 in thick x 19 in wide x 24" in long, the bare minimum width being 18 1/4 inches wide. I have emailed Gilmer wood but they haven't responded at all. Anyone here have a one piece White Limba blank of that size they would be willing to sell? |
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| Author: | klooker [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for White Limba |
I built a couple flying V's. The White Limba came from Keim Lumber in Charm, Ohio. You can give them a call but I don't think they have anything that wide. It seems like the widest stuff I saw was about 12" or 13". FYI Keim is a huge supplier of building materials, trim, hardwood and more and ironically they're Amish, complete with computers, CNC machines, etc. http://www.keimlumber.com/ Kevin Looker |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for White Limba |
If all else fails, primavera looks very much like white limba.... Just sayin'. |
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| Author: | Marn99 [ Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for White Limba |
Chris Pile wrote: If all else fails, primavera looks very much like white limba.... Just sayin'. I would agree with you under other circumstances, but hey, I have the chance to ask questions and get measurements from a original Korina Explorer  , I wanna make this as accurate as possible 
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| Author: | B. Howard [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for White Limba |
All i could find. https://www.gilmerwood.com/products/178 ... itar-blank |
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| Author: | Marn99 [ Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Looking for White Limba |
B. Howard wrote: All i could find. https://www.gilmerwood.com/products/178 ... itar-blank I saw this. Unfortunately, to get the authentic 1958-1959 look to it, it needs to be clear unstreaked white limba. Here is a 1958 Explorer. Attachment: collage2_xurwib.jpg
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