Limba (Terminalia superba), also known as Korina or Afara, is a west African hardwood it is a warm golden-yellow to grayish-yellow color, and straight grain.

Yes. Limba and Korina refer to the same wood, Terminalia superba from West Africa. 'Korina' is a trade name used primarily in the guitar industry, popularized by Gibson when they introduced the Flying V and Explorer models in 1958.

Black Limba and White Limba are the same species (Terminalia superba) with different figure characteristics. White Limba has a uniform, pale golden-yellow appearance with minimal figuring. Black Limba has dark, smoky streaks and figuring from mineral deposits.

Yes. Limba (Korina) is considered an excellent electric guitar body wood with a reputation for producing warm, resonant tone with good sustain and a balanced frequency response.

Limba has a Janka hardness of approximately 670 lbf (2,990 N), making it a relatively soft hardwood, softer than Mahogany and comparable to Butternut. This softness makes it very easy to work with hand and machine tools.

White Limba has a pale golden-yellow to yellowish-white color with a straight, uniform grain and minimal figure. Black Limba shows the same base color but with smoky dark grey, brown, or black mineral streaks.

Yes. Limba is a practical furniture wood for lighter-duty applications. Its golden color and fine grain produce beautiful pieces. It is well-suited for light furniture, cabinetry, decorative millwork, and veneers.

Limba (Terminalia superba) is native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa, particularly in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Ivory Coast, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Limba responds well to most finishes including nitrocellulose lacquer (traditional for guitar building), oil-based finishes, water-based finishes, and hardwax oils.