it´s OM sized i guess. it´ll be for a classical. and thanks for the nice offers but i think i´ll pass
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | koa? |
this is a cheap set i got locally, sold to me as koa from a nearby factory that makes a lot of ukuleles. 7 it´s the 1st time i handle koa and it was so cheap that i started having doubts about it. what´s your opinion? can you tell from the photos if you think it´s the real deal? thanks in advance, Miguel. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Looks like it to me... |
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| Author: | DriftwoodGuitars [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
That's koa in my book. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
I agree. |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Yeah, it's koa. It's just not great looking koa. |
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| Author: | Trevor Gore [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Could easily be Aus. blackwood, (acacia melanoxylon, scroll down). Can be very difficult to tell apart. Attachment: Back.jpg Aus. blackwood works very well for guitars, so I wouldn't stress over it. |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Koa or Aussie blackwood, both are great. Looks like yours has a nice medium curl. For D sized sets my guess is it's worth 120-200 here in the states. Good find. |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
thanks guys. it cost me 60 eur (around 75 USD) , if you´re interested. |
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| Author: | Quine [ Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Yep...I'd guess koa or some other acacia cousin. Simple grain but nice color Is it for a ukulele or guitar? |
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| Author: | Ken Jones [ Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Looks nicely figured from here. I'd say, "Score!" Ken Jones Mountain Song Guitars |
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| Author: | Goat Rock Ukulele [ Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
It's no good but I just happen to be able to use it for a project. Can you send it my way. |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
it´s OM sized i guess. it´ll be for a classical. and thanks for the nice offers but i think i´ll pass
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
Ausie Blackwood also works great for a flamenco. Max |
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| Author: | Joe Beaver [ Tue Nov 18, 2014 3:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: koa? |
The more I look at that wood the more I think it is in the 200+ USD price range. Great find |
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