


Koa OM/CL A+ $80
(2) back plates 7-3/4" x 20-3/4"
(2) side plates 4-3/8" x 32"
Air dried since 2013, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, bright color and striping.
(3) consecutive sets available - set #163-1521
(2) back plates 7-3/4" x 20-3/4"
(2) side plates 4-3/8" x 32"
Air dried since 2013, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, bright color and striping.
(3) consecutive sets available - set #163-1521

Koa Parlor/0 AA $100
(2) back plates 7-1/8" x 21-1/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/4" x 31"
Air dried since 2006, 12-1/4" parlor pattern shown, rich colors.
set #136-1475
(2) back plates 7-1/8" x 21-1/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/4" x 31"
Air dried since 2006, 12-1/4" parlor pattern shown, rich colors.
set #136-1475

Koa Parlor/0 AA+ grade $110
(2) back plates 7-5/8" x 20" (taper to 5-5/8" width)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 29"
Air dried since 2006, 12-1/2" parlor pattern shown, rich orange-brown color with beautiful pomelle figure.
set #138-1339
(2) back plates 7-5/8" x 20" (taper to 5-5/8" width)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 29"
Air dried since 2006, 12-1/2" parlor pattern shown, rich orange-brown color with beautiful pomelle figure.
set #138-1339

Koa Parlor/Classical AA $110
(2) back plates 7-3/4" x 21-1/2" (taper to 6-3/4" width)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 14-3/4" classical pattern shown, rich color, rift/flatsawn showing pomelle figure.
set #138-1256
(2) back plates 7-3/4" x 21-1/2" (taper to 6-3/4" width)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 14-3/4" classical pattern shown, rich color, rift/flatsawn showing pomelle figure.
set #138-1256

Koa OM/Dreadnought AA $130
(2) back plates 9-1/4" x 23"
(2) side plates 5" x 36"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, handsome straight grain, vertical grain koa with light curl.
set #191-1363
(2) back plates 9-1/4" x 23"
(2) side plates 5" x 36"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, handsome straight grain, vertical grain koa with light curl.
set #191-1363

Koa OM/Dreadnought AA $160
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 35" (taper to 4" width)
Air dried since 2002, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, med curl, vertical-straight grain, rich red-orange-brown colors.
set #110-1023
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 35" (taper to 4" width)
Air dried since 2002, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, med curl, vertical-straight grain, rich red-orange-brown colors.
set #110-1023

Koa OM/Dreadnought AA+ $160
(2) back plates 9" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/4"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, good color and striping.
set #136-1048
(2) back plates 9" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/4"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, good color and striping.
set #136-1048

Koa OM/Dreadnought AA+ $170
(2) back plates 8-3/4" x 24-1/2"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 35-1/4"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, dense, with rich dark color and striping.
set #196-1421
(2) back plates 8-3/4" x 24-1/2"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 35-1/4"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, dense, with rich dark color and striping.
set #196-1421

Koa OM/Dreadnought AA+ $180
(2) back plates 8-1/8" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/4"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, stripes, beautiful medium grade koa.
set #191-1314
(2) back plates 8-1/8" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/4"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, stripes, beautiful medium grade koa.
set #191-1314

Koa OM/Dreadnought/J AAA $195
(2) back plates 9" x 22-3/4"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-3/4"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, beautiful color-curl.
set #191-1362
(2) back plates 9" x 22-3/4"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-3/4"
Air dried since 1996, 16" dred pattern shown, straight grain, beautiful color-curl.
set #191-1362

closeup, wetted
set #191-1362
Discounted due to minor knot on back and inclusion on sides (both circled in white). No extra work needed during finishing.
set #191-1362
Discounted due to minor knot on back and inclusion on sides (both circled in white). No extra work needed during finishing.

6-pc Koa OM/CL AA $210
(4) top-back plates 8" x 21-3/4" (taper to 7-5/8" width)
(2) side plates 4-3/8" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, straight & vertical grain, rich colors.
set #138-1323
(4) top-back plates 8" x 21-3/4" (taper to 7-5/8" width)
(2) side plates 4-3/8" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, straight & vertical grain, rich colors.
set #138-1323

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $235
(2) back plates 8-7/8" x 21-3/4"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, rich color, straight and vertical grain.
set #138-1414
(2) back plates 8-7/8" x 21-3/4"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, rich color, straight and vertical grain.
set #138-1414

closeup, wetted
set #138-1414
Tight knot on back near neck joint, circled in 1st photo. Minor, symmetrical, no filling required.
set #138-1414
Tight knot on back near neck joint, circled in 1st photo. Minor, symmetrical, no filling required.

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $235
(2) back plates 8-5/8" x 23-1/2"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown,
good curl, rich color.
set #193-1629
(2) back plates 8-5/8" x 23-1/2"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown,
good curl, rich color.
set #193-1629

6-pc Koa OM/CL AA+ $250
(4) top-back plates 8-1/2" x 23" (tapers as shown)
(2) side plates 5-1/8" x 32"
Air dried since 2006, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, straight grain, rich colors and stripes, medium curl.
set #136-1612
(4) top-back plates 8-1/2" x 23" (tapers as shown)
(2) side plates 5-1/8" x 32"
Air dried since 2006, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, straight grain, rich colors and stripes, medium curl.
set #136-1612

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $250
(2) back plates 8-7/8" x 24"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, generally straight and vertical grain.
set #138-1321
(2) back plates 8-7/8" x 24"
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, medium curl, generally straight and vertical grain.
set #138-1321

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $265
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 23" (taper to 6-1/2" width)
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 36-1/2"
16" dred pattern shown, bright orange-brown, straight & vertical grain, tight curl. Gorgeous koa.
(2) consecutive sets available - set #178-1526
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 23" (taper to 6-1/2" width)
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 36-1/2"
16" dred pattern shown, bright orange-brown, straight & vertical grain, tight curl. Gorgeous koa.
(2) consecutive sets available - set #178-1526

closeup, wetted
set #178-1526
6-pc OPTION for $400:
Making an all-koa body? We can add a matching (consecutive) top. With straight-vertical grain, this will make a fine soundboard.
set #178-1526
6-pc OPTION for $400:
Making an all-koa body? We can add a matching (consecutive) top. With straight-vertical grain, this will make a fine soundboard.

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $275
(2) back plates 9-1/4" x 22" (taper to 8-3/4")
(2) side plates 5-3/4" x 35-1/4" (taper to 4-3/4")
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, rich dark color with pomelle flame figure.
set #138-1517
(2) back plates 9-1/4" x 22" (taper to 8-3/4")
(2) side plates 5-3/4" x 35-1/4" (taper to 4-3/4")
Air dried since 2006, 16" dred pattern shown, rich dark color with pomelle flame figure.
set #138-1517

closeup, wetted
set #138-1517
Pin hole (1mm) along edge of sides, circled in white. If not trimmed away it can be easily filled.
set #138-1517
Pin hole (1mm) along edge of sides, circled in white. If not trimmed away it can be easily filled.

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $300
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 24"
(2) side plates 6" x 35-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, bright orange brown, straight & vertical grain, good curl. Gorgeous koa.
(2) consecutive sets available - set #178-1449
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 24"
(2) side plates 6" x 35-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, bright orange brown, straight & vertical grain, good curl. Gorgeous koa.
(2) consecutive sets available - set #178-1449

closeup, wetted
set #178-1449
6-pc OPTION for $450:
Making an all-koa body? We can add a matching (consecutive bookmatch) top. With straight-vertical grain, this will make a fine soundboard.
set #178-1449
6-pc OPTION for $450:
Making an all-koa body? We can add a matching (consecutive bookmatch) top. With straight-vertical grain, this will make a fine soundboard.

Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $300
(2) back plates 9" x 24"
(2) side plates 5-3/4" x 33-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, vibrant curl with striping, straight and vertical grain.
(3) consecutive sets available - set #170-1416
(2) back plates 9" x 24"
(2) side plates 5-3/4" x 33-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, vibrant curl with striping, straight and vertical grain.
(3) consecutive sets available - set #170-1416

Koa Parlor/CL 3A-4A $315
(2) back plates 7-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/4"
Air dried since 2010, 14-5/8" classical pattern shown; rich color and striping and strong curl.
set #197-1462
(2) back plates 7-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/4"
Air dried since 2010, 14-5/8" classical pattern shown; rich color and striping and strong curl.
set #197-1462

Koa OM/CL 4A $475
(2) back plates 7-7/8" x 21-1/4" (sanded .115")
(2) side plates 4-3/4" x 33-1/4" (sawn .100")
Air dried since 2005, 15-1/4" concert pattern shown; premium fiddleback curl, straight and vertical grain.
set #118-1412
(2) back plates 7-7/8" x 21-1/4" (sanded .115")
(2) side plates 4-3/4" x 33-1/4" (sawn .100")
Air dried since 2005, 15-1/4" concert pattern shown; premium fiddleback curl, straight and vertical grain.
set #118-1412

closeup, wetted
set #118-1412
Back plates sanded 100-grit to .115" thickness. Saw marks show on small area 1/4 x 3/4" on inside face of one plate at the tail block area. Email for details.
set #118-1412
Back plates sanded 100-grit to .115" thickness. Saw marks show on small area 1/4 x 3/4" on inside face of one plate at the tail block area. Email for details.

6-pc Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $495
(4) top-back plates 9" x 23-1/2
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/8"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown, strong (almost 4A) fiddleback curl; dark rich colors, straight grain soundboard.
set #193-1537
(4) top-back plates 9" x 23-1/2
(2) side plates 5-1/4" x 32-1/8"
Air dried since 2010, 16" dred pattern shown, strong (almost 4A) fiddleback curl; dark rich colors, straight grain soundboard.
set #193-1537

Koa Parlor/CL 4A $525
(2) back plates 8-1/4" x 20-1/4"
(2) side plates 5" x 35-1/2" (taper to 4-1/4' width)
Air dried since 2005, best fit for classical (shown), 00 or smaller guitars. Premium color and fiddleback curl.
set #118-1528
(2) back plates 8-1/4" x 20-1/4"
(2) side plates 5" x 35-1/2" (taper to 4-1/4' width)
Air dried since 2005, best fit for classical (shown), 00 or smaller guitars. Premium color and fiddleback curl.
set #118-1528

6-pc Koa OM/Dreadnought 4A $585
(4) top-back plates 8" x 31-3/4" (tapers as shown)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 33-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, tight fiddleback curl; bright honey-brown color, straight-vertical grain.
set #170-1177
(4) top-back plates 8" x 31-3/4" (tapers as shown)
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 33-1/2"
Air dried since 2015, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, tight fiddleback curl; bright honey-brown color, straight-vertical grain.
set #170-1177

closeup, wetted
set #170-1177
Tight, symmetrical knot as seen in closeup. The knot can be placed in the soundhole cutout; no attention required on back bookmatch. Tiny knot along edge of sides will be trimmed away.
set #170-1177
Tight, symmetrical knot as seen in closeup. The knot can be placed in the soundhole cutout; no attention required on back bookmatch. Tiny knot along edge of sides will be trimmed away.
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