Botanical Name: Terminalia superba (Also known as Korina)

Average Dried Weight: 35 lbs/ft³ (555 kg/m³)

Acoustic Properties & Overview:
Black Limba, often referred to in the guitar industry as dark Korina, is a legendary tonewood highly prized for its exceptional resonance and lightweight nature. Tonally, it is frequently compared to Honduran Mahogany, offering a warm, thick midrange and excellent sustain, but it typically delivers a slightly brighter, more articulate top end. It has been a cornerstone of boutique and vintage-style solid-body guitars since the late 1950s.

Workability & Appearance:
The defining feature of Black Limba is its spectacular coloration—a golden-honey to pale brown background heavily accented by dramatic, contrasting black, grey, and dark brown streaks. Despite its exotic and aggressive appearance, it is relatively soft and lightweight, making it incredibly easy to machine, sand, and glue. Its open grain takes finishes exceptionally well, resulting in breathtaking natural or lightly tinted instruments that stand out visually and sonically.