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      • Black/White Limba Body BlanksBlack and White Limba (sometimes referred to as Korina – an “easier to market” name furnished on Limba by Gibson) is a tree native to tropical west Africa and is a relative newcomer to the western woodworking world (the most famous example of it’s use is probably Gibson’s 1950’s early Explorer and Flying V models) and as such never experienced the over harvesting that has made redwood and mahogany such sought after woods. The downside to this is that it is not uncommon to walk into a lumber yard, ask about Limba, and be met with a blank stare and a muttered “Never heard of it”. As with some of our other less common woods, this is a great shame as it is a great wood suitable for a range of applications. There are two main classifications of limba on the market today: black limba and white limba. There is no difference in the species, the distinction purely being between the colouring of the grain caused by different mineral deposits being absorbed. Black limba is similar to mahogany in weight, hardness and texture and has been used as a substitute by many luthiers and those who favour it’s more contrasting…
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      • Maple Bookmatched TopsQuilted Maple, Flame Maple and more – Bookmatched Guitar tops See our range of available beautiful Maple bookmatched Guitar Body Blanks. Quilted Maple, Flame Maple and more wood for guitar bodies and tops available. We often carry rare to find as quarter sawn cuts of these beautiful guitar tops and body blanks. The quarter sawn cut gives distinct growth ring patterns seen on these sets. These sets will look seriously beautiful left natural, or they would be absolutely perfect to use as a canvas for colour staining. When these tops are lacquered, or stained and lacquered then they will really come to life and the quilted figuring will take on that really sought-after holographic effect. We carry maple in all colours, from white all the way through, to slabs and blanks with darker areas on the wood for a different effect. All of our Maple sets, body blanks and tops are fantastic quality materials, and will be perfect to use for high-end guitar and bass projects. Please view all pictures taken from different angles to help show how the grain patterns move and flip from different angles. Global Shipping available. Professionally dried and ready to use. Check out our FAQs…
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How did Luthier Wood start?

Find out the origins of Luthier Wood on our About Us page.

Where do you get your woods from and are they ethically sourced?

Luthier Wood buys in from all over the world, but most of our stock is sourced from at home in the UK or imported from the USA. It is very important to us that the wood we sell is ethically sourced, and wont work with suppliers that can’t prove where the wood came from. In his private life John has a huge fascination with natural history and wildlife – show him a picture of some weird and wonderful animal and he’ll be able to tell you what it is and where its from! So conservation is very close to our hearts at Luthier Wood and we specialise in buying in old growth and salvage woods where possible.

Is your wood dry and ready to use?

Yes, all the wood we sell is either air dried or kiln dried. We have no immediate plans to sell wet, or ‘green’ wood, but should we ever do so then it will be made very clear in the sales post for the item.

I am after something specific, can you get it for me?

Luthier Wood has access to some of the finest woods available, and has a large stock that wont currently be on the website. So if you are looking for something in particular then just drop us a message with the details and we’ll be eager to help.

I live over-seas, is shipping available for me?

Yes! Shipping should be automatically calculated at the checkout, but if you are placing a large order then it may be worth dropping us an email with the details so that we can offer some different shipping options. More info on our Terms and Conditions page.

Is it really necessary to have a full beard when becoming a woodworker?

Yes, the beard is where 85% of a woodworkers raw talent comes from, and so growth is encouraged to achieve maximum potential.

Can you cut an item to my specific requirements?

Yes, for a small fee we offer a custom cutting service – just let us know the details and it shall be done!

How should I store the wood?

All wood sets should be stored carefully, away from heat sources or direct sunlight and in a dry environment.

For more information read our blog post

Can I still use wood that has bark incursions in it?

Yes, absolutely! This video explains how you can deal with bark incursions. Have a listen here

Luthier Wood Ltd
Unit 9b
Meveril Road
Tideswell
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
sales@luthierwood.com
01298 211601
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