Korina is a legendary wood in the guitar industry. Ever since the clever guys at Gibson decided to test a cheaper alternative to Mahogany, Limba (Frake in some countries) became the material for experiments, starting with the Flying V and the Explorer shapes.
Leo Fender was a pragmatic guy and he knew that Red Alder and co. were the cheaper, safer choice but even so, we saw a few examples of Korina Strat bodies here and there in the mid ’60s.
Better sound? Lighter weight? Cooler grain?
Korina is good at everything but doesn’t excel in anything in particular. It is light, cool looking and makes for a sound that is somewhere in between Alder and Mahogany. Back in the ’60s it must have sounded crazy exotic but nowadays we’ve seen pretty much everything, didn’t we?
With original ’60s Korina Strats skyrocketing in price on the used market, we wanted to democratize a bit the ownership of a piece of this story. We closely studied all the details that make for a great ’60s Strat and put everything into a cohesive, precisely machined design, fully compatible with the big F parts.
What are your thoughts on the Korina Strat? Is it cool or just an inflated bubble?
…And more importantly, would you give ours a try?
Strat Style Korina Body
Description
Tonewood: Korina (1-2-3 pieces)
Fender parts compatible.
Neck pocket: 2.1875 inches (55.56mm)
Neck pocket depth: 0.625 inches (15.9mm)
Weights: Aprox. 2000-2300g
Crafted from lightweight Korina, guitar making pseudonym for Limba/Frake, this Strat-style body offers beautiful grain and natural resonance. We can paint it to your preferred finish—whether you want a sleek Olympic White, classic sunburst, or something unique. Just let us know your ideas, and we’ll bring them to life!
Pictures serve as an example of the quality that can be achieved.
Contact us for selecting the piece that suits you best.
