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inoz

Post subject: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:24 am

Walnut

Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:20 pm
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First name: RAY
State: WA
Country: AUSTRALIA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Hi folks,
My latest is an all Koa, I haven't leveled/dressed the frets, or set it up yet, just strung it up for a week on the tonerite first to settle it in, but I couldn't resist a bit of a strum.
I've never heard one before so I was wondering what sort of sound to expect?
My initial strum told me it was a crisp,woody, fundamental sound that was different to spruce and cedar but very pleasing.
Also what type of strings would go well? I'm thinking 80/20's.
As usual all comments/advice gratefully received.
Ray.

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Mark Groza

Post subject: Re: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:49 am

Koa

Joined: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:51 am
Posts: 1310
Location: Michigan,U.S.A.
Focus: Build
Status: Professional

Koa falls somewhere between Walnut and mahogany. Sort of woody with middle frequency.

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Quine

Post subject: Re: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:23 pm

Koa

Joined: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:42 am
Posts: 1135
Location: Hudson, MA
First name: Kevin
Last Name: Quine
City: Hudson
State: MA
Country: Usa
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

Let's see some photos!!

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inoz

Post subject: Re: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:09 am

Walnut

Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:20 pm
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First name: RAY
State: WA
Country: AUSTRALIA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

OK, here's some pics

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LanceK

Post subject: Re: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:15 am

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State: Michigan
Zip/Postal Code: 49203
Country: USA
Focus: Build
Status: Semi-pro

That looks great Ray! What is the bridge made from?

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inoz

Post subject: Re: the sound of Koa?

Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:53 am

Walnut

Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:20 pm
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First name: RAY
State: WA
Country: AUSTRALIA
Focus: Build
Status: Amateur

I used a bit of QS curly red maple to pick up the binding/bevels/fretboard/headstock type theme.
I was a bit worried about it because I've never seen it used as a bridge, but it seems to be OK.

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