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Author:  Brad Goodman [ Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  J – 185 goodman style

Just finished this one up.
I’ve been saving this spectacular set of color for 25 years finally decided it was time.
Lutz spruce top
CurlyKoa back and sides
Koa three-piece neck
Brazilian rosewood fretboard, bridge, bindings, and head veneers.
Nitro finish
Gotoh tuners
25.4 “scale.
1-3/4” nut width
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Author:  Darrel Friesen [ Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:08 pm ]
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Ridiculously nice Brad!

Author:  Hesh [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:41 am ]
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Love it and love the back and sides wood too.

Author:  Colin North [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:48 am ]
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Your usual excellent work Brad!

Author:  SteveSmith [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:22 am ]
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Well done as usual and a nice set of Koa!


Steve

Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:33 pm ]
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Sweet, what was Koa like to carve?

Author:  Brad Goodman [ Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:14 pm ]
Post subject:  J – 185 goodman style

Terence Kennedy wrote:
Sweet, what was Koa like to carve?

The thing about koa is, there’s so many different densities, and grain patterns that it’s all different. At least that’s been my experience .
with that being said these particular pieces, (the middle one was from a different batch) carved like butter -just like Honduran mahogany


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