The
KOA
SerieS
Back/Sides:
Hawaiian Koa
Top:
Abalone-trimmed Sitka Spruce or Hawaiian Koa
Fretboard Inlay:
Abalone Koa Series
Binding:
Curly Maple
Rosette:
Abalone
Additional Premium Appointments:
Maple-bound soundhole
Models:
K10ce, K12ce, K14ce, K16ce, K20ce, K22ce, K24ce,
K26ce, K54ce, K56ce, K64ce, K65ce, K66ce
Hawaiian koa, you had us at “Aloha”. Koa’s seduction is often kindled
with the first glimpse of its flamed figure and rich variegation. The
romance with its tone, however, tends to unfold more gradually. As
a dense tropical hardwood, koa’s tonal properties initially project
a bright focus like maple, especially when also topped with a koa
soundboard. But the tone slowly reveals its full range as it opens up
with playing over time, sweetening as the midrange takes on rich,
mellow overtones similar to mahogany. Fingerstyle players who use
more flesh than nails will naturally soften the brightness. To match
the wood’s visual splendor, we appoint the Koa Series with figured
maple binding and vibrant abalone trim. A truly rare beauty both
above and below the surface, koa promises to age gracefully. If you
spend enough time with a koa guitar, chances are that you will, too.
K24ce shown
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