I've been doing laminated linings since the beginning, 1975 or so, and other than being more time consuming, I like them for stiffness and how they set my work apart.
I do two part, hot bent, "staggered height" jobs.
The majority have been Spanish Cedar, and I do Mahogany and now Black Walnut, which is so much easier to bend.
I've read discussions that negate the "greater stiffness" aspect over kerfed linings, but I am a true believer.
The reasoning goes that once the plates are glued on, kerfed linings are just as stiff as solid. I don't know.
There isn't much difference in what wood to use, if it bends and glues well, go for it.
I don't know too many woods that would not have to be hot bent, at least if doing two part, maybe Holly or Willow.
I can see three-part bending without heat, but I've never tried it, and I doubt it.
Maybe on a dread, but I do lots of tight-waist jobs.
