Koa OM/CL AA $70
(2) back plates 7-7/8" (at bout) x 21-3/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31" (taper to 3-3/4")
Air dried since 1996, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, bright colors with small-bubble pomelle quilt.
set #191-2359
(2) back plates 7-7/8" (at bout) x 21-3/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31" (taper to 3-3/4")
Air dried since 1996, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, bright colors with small-bubble pomelle quilt.
set #191-2359
closeup, wetted
set #191-2359
Plates flat-rift sawn which shows off the quilt. Sides are sanded to .095" thickness with 100-grit.
set #191-2359
Plates flat-rift sawn which shows off the quilt. Sides are sanded to .095" thickness with 100-grit.
Koa 00/CL A+ $85
(2) back plates 7-7/8" x 20-1/8" (taper to 7-1/2" width)
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2010, 15-1/4" wide OM pattern shown; bright colors. light curl.
set #193-2951
(2) back plates 7-7/8" x 20-1/8" (taper to 7-1/2" width)
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2010, 15-1/4" wide OM pattern shown; bright colors. light curl.
set #193-2951
closeup, wetted
set #193-2951
Minor inclusion on one side. OM is tight but doable. Easy fit on 00 and smaller guitars. Handsome koa.
set #193-2951
Minor inclusion on one side. OM is tight but doable. Easy fit on 00 and smaller guitars. Handsome koa.
Koa 00/CL A+ $85
(2) back plates 8-1/8" x 22"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/8"
Air dried since 2010, 15-1/4" wide OM pattern shown; dramatic grain and colors.
set #193-2952
(2) back plates 8-1/8" x 22"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 31-1/8"
Air dried since 2010, 15-1/4" wide OM pattern shown; dramatic grain and colors.
set #193-2952
closeup, wetted
193-2952
Wide band of sapwood at center of back; most of which can be trimmed away (if you prefer to) on smaller guitars.
193-2952
Wide band of sapwood at center of back; most of which can be trimmed away (if you prefer to) on smaller guitars.
Koa OM/CL 2A-3A $160
(2) back plates 8-1/4" x 20-1/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 33"
Air dried since 2017, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, good color w/ straight and vertical grain.
set #206-2753
(2) back plates 8-1/4" x 20-1/4"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 33"
Air dried since 2017, 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, good color w/ straight and vertical grain.
set #206-2753
closeup, wetted
set #206-2753
Whorl midway down sides (no problem bending, guaranteed). 3A curl on back plates, 2A or better curl on sides; all from same board.
set #206-2753
Whorl midway down sides (no problem bending, guaranteed). 3A curl on back plates, 2A or better curl on sides; all from same board.
Koa OM/Dreadnought 2A-3A $190
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2017, 16" D pattern shown, good color w/ straight and vertical grain.
set #206-2794
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 22"
(2) side plates 5" x 32-1/2"
Air dried since 2017, 16" D pattern shown, good color w/ straight and vertical grain.
set #206-2794
closeup, wetted
set #206-2794
Inclusion on back plates, from waist. Minor filling needed; inquire for closeup. 3A curl on back plates, 2A or better curl on sides; all from same board.
set #206-2794
Inclusion on back plates, from waist. Minor filling needed; inquire for closeup. 3A curl on back plates, 2A or better curl on sides; all from same board.
Koa OM/Dreadnought AAA $200
(2) back plates 9" x 23"
(2) side plates 5" x 33"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, color variation and good tight curl throughout.
set #170-2670
(2) back plates 9" x 23"
(2) side plates 5" x 33"
Air dried since 2015, 16" dred pattern shown, color variation and good tight curl throughout.
set #170-2670
closeup, wetted
set #170-1670
$390 set discounted due to a small inclusion on back and sides. Plates show vertical grain; the inclusions can be hidden facing inside and retain symmetry on show faces.
set #170-1670
$390 set discounted due to a small inclusion on back and sides. Plates show vertical grain; the inclusions can be hidden facing inside and retain symmetry on show faces.
Koa OM/CL AAA $200
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 21"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 37"
Air dried since 1970s (!), 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, Rich colors, rift-sawn w/beautiful pomelle quilt throughout.
set #226-2651
(2) back plates 8-1/2" x 21"
(2) side plates 4-1/2" x 37"
Air dried since 1970s (!), 15-1/4" OM pattern shown, Rich colors, rift-sawn w/beautiful pomelle quilt throughout.
set #226-2651
closeup, wetted
set #226-2651
Back: 2 tight knots outside pattern; whorl at upper bout.
Sides: tight knot in pattern (circled), plus tight knot along edge.
Inquire for details.
set #226-2651
Back: 2 tight knots outside pattern; whorl at upper bout.
Sides: tight knot in pattern (circled), plus tight knot along edge.
Inquire for details.
specials: koa 2nds back-side sets
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