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erictjie -> opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 23 2012 19:47:03)
Hi guys what do you think of this flamed koa wood ? is it flamed enough? eric Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

TANúñez -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 24 2012 1:01:22)
That figure is going to look amazing under finish.

JuanDaBomb -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 24 2012 1:40:56)
If you want it any more flamed, you'd have to take a match to it [:D]

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 24 2012 8:02:39)
very interesting Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 25 2012 3:22:15)
which one should i get ?

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 25 2012 3:24:11)
i like both but i can't decide Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

JuanDaBomb -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 25 2012 4:00:46)
I vote for the 2nd set because I'm real fond of that sap wood section down the middle. But the coloring is less "koa-y" maybe? (a little dark in some sections). Still, #2! [:)] because it's more interesting visually. Btw, would you mind mentioning who the builder is? What does that person have to say about any potential tonal differences?

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 25 2012 5:41:50)
Thanks Juan for your input. the luthier is Salvador Castillo. i have not asked his opinion yet. i really can't decide what i want now

Sean -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 26 2012 2:32:52)
Depends what sound you want to lean more towards Blanca or Negra, better to tell him this, let him choose and thickness appropriately as Koa's density can vary.

Turner -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Feb. 29 2012 22:52:30)
I hate to seem negative but in the second set above it almost looks like the sides are preparing splits as we look at them. They do look nice though. Needless to say I'd go with the top set.

Shawn Brock -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Mar. 1 2012 0:18:10)
Damn! Salvador is building a lot of negras right now. He had just finished one, then he started mine, and now it looks like your ready to take the plunge... If your experience with him is anything like mine, he offered me a choice of 2 sets for back and sides, but made sure to tell me that he thought one of the sets was a lot stiffer. My opinion is that if he says to you that one of the sets seems stiffer, I would go with that. He seemed to be pretty clear with me on which set he thought would be the best for my needs... Looks like our new guitars will be brothers... I have to say Sir, you have good taste...

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Mar. 1 2012 1:28:52)
this is what Salvador Castillo said Yo prefiero utilizar esta madera, ya que la persona que me la vende tiene 12 años con ella, esta bien seca y para mi es mas importante esto!!!....

erictjie -> RE: opinion on this flamed koa wood (Mar. 1 2012 1:38:32)
He likes the clear one and i agree with him. I hope the sound is more towards blanca. it costs me more than brazilian rosewood negra though.

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