Limba use for ERGs?

HAUCH · 08-03-2008, 03:00 AM

I have a friend who is a Korina nut, he has at least 8 of them right now. Some old Hamer Vectors, and some strange stuff. I thought it might be cool to do a 7 or 8 with a black limba body, and he told me me that it was NOT a good idea. Evidently he put a heavy gauge set on one of his Vectors, and it managed to pull the bridge posts forward, and sink them into the body more.

I guess it is some pretty soft shit...Is this common? If this happened on a 24 3/4" scale guitar with a set of 11's, Im guessing it might not go over all that well on a 28 or 30" ERG with even heavier strings.

Thoughts?

08-03-2008, 07:00 AM

I think sherman built a 8-string in korina.

MF_Kitten · 08-03-2008, 07:53 AM

i think it depends on the bridge type. hipshot style bridges are fastened by a bunch of screws, so the tension is evenly distributed. floating trems rest the tension on the two posts, so it pulls the posts upwards. TOM bridges are mounted on posts/studs, but the tension is pushed downwards towards the surface of the guitar, so there´s not much pulling going on.

that´s all that i can think of really, so basically don´t use floating trems or post-mounted trems on limba/korina guitars :P

darren · 08-03-2008, 09:07 AM

Nothing can possibly be as soft (or softer) than basswood.

HighGain510 · 08-03-2008, 09:13 AM

Limba is similar to mahogany so I honestly don't see the issue.

MF_Kitten · 08-03-2008, 09:33 AM

yeah, basswood is soft as shit! :P

i noticed that when i was sanding my RG...

08-03-2008, 03:00 AM	#1
HAUCH Sizzle Chest Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,627 Thanked: 95 $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $HAUCH is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Limba use for ERGs? I have a friend who is a Korina nut, he has at least 8 of them right now. Some old Hamer Vectors, and some strange stuff. I thought it might be cool to do a 7 or 8 with a black limba body, and he told me me that it was NOT a good idea. Evidently he put a heavy gauge set on one of his Vectors, and it managed to pull the bridge posts forward, and sink them into the body more. I guess it is some pretty soft shit...Is this common? If this happened on a 24 3/4" scale guitar with a set of 11's, Im guessing it might not go over all that well on a 28 or 30" ERG with even heavier strings. Thoughts?

08-03-2008, 07:53 AM	#3
MF_Kitten Me=Pain in the ASS! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lillehammer, Norway Posts: 5,701 Thanked: 218	i think it depends on the bridge type. hipshot style bridges are fastened by a bunch of screws, so the tension is evenly distributed. floating trems rest the tension on the two posts, so it pulls the posts upwards. TOM bridges are mounted on posts/studs, but the tension is pushed downwards towards the surface of the guitar, so there´s not much pulling going on. that´s all that i can think of really, so basically don´t use floating trems or post-mounted trems on limba/korina guitars :P __________________ -------------------------------------- Rhythm In Jump. Dancing Close To You.

08-03-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 10,180 Thanked: 57	Nothing can possibly be as soft (or softer) than basswood. __________________ http://decibelguitars.com http://twitter.com/decibelguitars

08-03-2008, 09:33 AM	#6
MF_Kitten Me=Pain in the ASS! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lillehammer, Norway Posts: 5,701 Thanked: 218	yeah, basswood is soft as shit! :P i noticed that when i was sanding my RG... __________________ -------------------------------------- Rhythm In Jump. Dancing Close To You.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Welcome to sevenstring.org! You are currently viewing the site as a guest which gives you limited access to most features.

Most ad placements do not show to registered members. Register Now!

08-03-2008, 07:00 AM	#2
Desecrated Dirty Lurker Posts: n/a	I think sherman built a 8-string in korina.

08-03-2008, 09:13 AM	#5
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 8,757 Thanked: 145	Limba is similar to mahogany so I honestly don't see the issue.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Making Use of ERGs - post Vids	Demeyes	Extended Range Guitars	33	03-31-2008 11:12 PM
Pickups for Fanned Fret ERGs	Cool711	Pickups, Electronics & General Tech	1	05-26-2007 08:41 PM

» Extended Range Guitars

Limba use for ERGs?