Thrasher
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 Posted: 04/11/2008 at 3:11 AM Post subject: What's the wood? (again) |
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Can someone tell me if the body of my standard (see database #515) is actually a light Koa or possibly another wood (magnolia?). I have compared it to many other koa photos and it does seem much lighter - expert help appreciated.
thanks
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BoulderBean
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| Posted: 04/11/2008 at 8:32 AM Post subject: RE:What's the wood? (again) |
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I'm no expert, but it looks like koa to me. The reddish brown color and the grain suggest koa. Let's see what the other folks have to say.
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soarshoulder
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| Posted: 04/11/2008 at 11:02 AM Post subject: RE:What's the wood? (again) |
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looking at the grain structure and figuring I would agree that this is Koa. I have not yet seen a Magnolia standard this early (correct me if I am wrong, but don't they usually show up in the wider-horned models)
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charlie
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| Posted: 04/12/2008 at 12:58 AM Post subject: RE:What's the wood? (again) |
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Yes definately koa. Koa can range from very light to very dark but it has a grain that is quite different than Magnolia which looks closer to maple in color and grain. I have used koa in some non guitar projects and seen a pretty wide range of color.
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Thrasher
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| Posted: 04/12/2008 at 1:19 PM Post subject: RE:What's the wood? (again) |
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Thanks guys.
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