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Tommy K
 Post subject: Looking for Koa
PostPosted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:06 pm 
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Anyone have any good resources? I have been searching the web and found a few sets but not what I am looking for. I can resaw If I have to but would rather not.

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Jim Watts
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
PostPosted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:18 pm 
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You might check with Bob Gleason at Pegasus guitars or with Notable Woods.

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Haven't dealt with Pagasus,but was more than happy with Notable Woods. Great guy and will pick out nice sets for you if you tell him what you want.

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Kent Chasson
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No experience with his Koa but I buy almost all my walnut from Notable Woods. If I were looking for Koa, that's where I'd start.

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Glen H
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+1 Bob Gleason at Pegasus guitars
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ernie
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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E_ vil bay has one seller anamura for uke and occasssional gtr sets vy nice wood.
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michael jennings
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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+1 more for Bruce at Notable woods here on Lopez Island.
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Tommy K
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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Thanks for the suggestions. I guess it's been awhile since I bought Koa. The prices are pretty proud these days.

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JasonMoe
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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Hawaiian Hardwoods Direct http://www.curlykoa.com/collections/koa-guitar-sets lots of different sizes and grades. 150 to 400 dollar sets.

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A.Hix
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I have this set for sale. It is nicely quartered and has some good light figure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Guitar-Luthier- ... 322wt_1124

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Joe Beaver
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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That is beautiful wood Aaron.

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Dan Pennington
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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I just received some Koa I bought from Notable Woods. Very nice for not a lot of money. They get my vote!
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Freeman
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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Another vote for Notable. Bruce selected pieces big enough for two Weissenborns and I felt that the price was very reasonable

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This came from LMI and was moderately expensive

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Tim L
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I have 2 or 3 sets like this and would be willing to sell one. These were bought from Volcano several years ago and am pretty sure they are all from the same billet. Know the pictures aren't the best but if you haven't found something you like better send me a pm. Think I can sell one fairly reasonable compared to what I see out there.

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Herr Dalbergia
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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Compared to the stuff being sold these days for big money, this is a 650 Dollar set....
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wbergman
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/anmura/m.html?i ... 7675.l2562
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Tommy K
 Post subject: Re: Looking for Koa
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Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone!
I ended up with a beautiful set from Tim L. Very uniform curl and nice color! Well worth the price!

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