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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:14 am ] |
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Okay OLF Wood suppliers, I'm on the prowl for a killer set of Koa B&S. A phone call from a friend who lives in Maui resulted in a commission for a Koa guitar. My stash includes only a barely flamed set and may not do for this guitar. And an informal poll, what do you think, Adirondack or Sitka for a versatile guitar with unknown style user? My Sitka is prettier than my Addy, but I can get some Addy or Carpathian for a reasonable price. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:22 am ] |
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Check with Steve at Colonial. He has fabulous Koa. The best I have ever laied my hands on. |
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| Author: | Matt Gage [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:03 am ] |
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I second the Colonial recomendation. I have a few sets, they have nice color and lots of flame, but best of all, they are are nicely aged. Bruce, I recently built an OM of some of this Koa with an italian spruce top. It is the one that Mike Wong plays in the Mpeg section. I was very happy with the sound of this wood combo for the most part. The guitar had a sparkle to it remonisant of say, a cedar top guitar. If you think your client may like something a little darker tonally, I might choose the sitka, or engleman. this is of course a very subjective area to get into, and I try not form any hard opinions about tonal characters of tops based on species alone. as you get to know you client better Im sure you will dial in on a great choice. Matt |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:24 am ] |
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Thanks Michael and Matt, Koa procurement is definitely on the to do list. I hadn't considered Englemann, why not, I have some pretty BC stuff from Ed. |
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| Author: | Roy O [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:37 am ] |
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If you don't find what you are looking for at Colonial Tonewoods then shoot Bob Gleason at Pegasus Guitars an email. He has some nice Koa too. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:26 am ] |
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Here is another guy you could try. Kevin Murray - Blue mountain acoustics & Exotic Wood works www.bluemtnacoustics.com I think I saw him offering some nice koa on ebay a while ago. I haven’t had any of his koa myself, but I have purchased other wood from him and it is great. Josh |
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| Author: | Roy O [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:37 am ] |
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| Author: | WalterK [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:56 am ] |
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Good for you Bruce...Congratulations on the new Commish. WalterK |
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| Author: | FrankC [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:21 am ] |
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I have made a few purchases from Kevin as well. Great set of ziricote and some mahogany. Good guy and easy to deal with. Probably would get more attention if he had pics on his site but he does respond quickly with pics if asked. He sells alot on ebay. |
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| Author: | FrankC [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 9:36 am ] |
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There is a guy from Hawaii that sells Koa on ebay and has some real nice sets...actually bought 2. the ebay name is anmura. couple hours left on 3 sets. check that out. you can probably email and get some better sets. never noticed more than 2 or 3 on there at a time. |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:13 pm ] |
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Thanks guys. I've always admired guitars made with the curly Koa. Since this guitar is destined to return to the Islands it needs to be nice material. |
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| Author: | Colonial Tonwds [ Fri Feb 11, 2005 12:54 am ] |
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I'm finally back online everyone! Remind me never to move again! I'll be posting some mastergrade koa sets on my site next week. If you need something sooner send me an email and I'll forward the pics to you ahead of time. Thanks, Steve Roberson, owner colonialtonewoods.com |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Fri Feb 11, 2005 1:35 am ] |
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Thanks Steve, you come highly recommended. Doesn't cost a thing to look, thank you. |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:15 am ] |
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Bruce--I fear getting yet another name out here (too many choices can be paralyzing--like looking at a Chinese restaurant menu). But like you say, it doesn't cost anything to look. You mmight try Bruce Creps of Notable Woods in Washington. www.notablewoods.com Ask about his "Retirement Koa". If you want a dark amber to dark chocolate colored set, this is it. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Sun Feb 13, 2005 5:37 pm ] |
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If the customer is on Maui, why not have him send you the set he wants? |
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| Author: | Dickey [ Mon Feb 14, 2005 1:14 pm ] |
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Yes, he's a General Contractor on the Island. Do you know of a contact on Maui? |
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| Author: | Sprockett [ Mon Feb 14, 2005 3:47 pm ] |
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Bruce.... You can also try Pegasus Guitars (sorry Steve), Bob's on one of the islands over there and is a great guy to work with. He always has good stuff on his site... -Paul- |
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| Author: | russ [ Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:38 am ] |
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Bruce, Bart Potter is a good contact for Koa, but I believe he has a minimum order of $500 (which isn't all that difficult to do with Koa prices the way they are)... |
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