Dave F Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Seeing all the Koa customs on the forum got me hankerin' for one. The ones I could see locally did not impress me. I would have ordered a custom from Gibson but they were not accepting orders. I also like Martins and their quality so I ordered one with some of the features I like about Gibson. Koa top. I want the top to look better than the back. I opted for the Figured Koa (Highly Figured) 1/4" scalloped bracing. I asked around and everyone said the bracing can really kill the sound of a Koa top. All recommended the thinner scalloped. They were right. 1.75 nut - My favorite Gibson width. Low Profile neck. I have a couple Martins and have had a few others. This profile is close enough to my Gibsons and I have it on my D28EP Short Scale. My favorite thing about most Gibsons. BODY SIZE: 0000- 14 Fret Venetian Cutaway. Better access up the neck. Jumbo body shallower depth. Very comfortable. Jumbo frets. Easier to barre with my old hands.
duluthdan Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Innaresting guitar. Short scale all Koa cutaway. Looks nice.
BluesKing777 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 One showpiece and a half! Very cool. Is that Ebony binding? BluesKing777.
62burst Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Wow...that is a whole lotta Koa goin' on. Koa headstock overlay, as well? The drama train just pulled in to Dave's house... but then again, it's been to your house before - Happy NGD - congrats and enjoy! ps- what was your turn around time with Martin? Can they build me (us) a Gibson Slope 12 fret hog? (waiting for Gibson to build customs again, too)
Dave F Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 I'm pretty sure you could spec out a 12 fret hog. I ordered this the last of October '13 and got it this week
BigKahune Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 . Great looking Koa. Beautiful and unusual with the all Koa body. Congrats. . B) .
62burst Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I'm pretty sure you could spec out a 12 fret hog. I ordered this the last of October '13 and got it this week I thought Big G was not taking orders for customs at this time(?). The only contemporary Gibson 'hog 12-fret I know of is the Jackson Browne "prototype" that JannusGuy (Rob) has. 'Still got that one Rob? Does it have the deep body & 1.812 nut like the JB?
Dave F Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 I was referring to Martin building one. I don't know if Gibson is doing them yet.
62burst Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Now that's an interesting notion: have Martin build me a Gibson. One wonders what that would be like?
kidblast Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 geeze... that is really nice. Good luck with it..
MR GIBS Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Hmmmmm, A B E A U T Y !!! I have never played an all solid koa guitar and wonder how it may sound. Congratulations and play a lot!
onewilyfool Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I' with Mr. Gibs…..let's hear some sound!!! It is a beauty for sure…..amazing Koa……. Hmmmmm, A B E A U T Y !!! I have never played an all solid koa guitar and wonder how it may sound. Congratulations and play a lot!
bobouz Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 Really like the honey colored hues of Koa. Nice, nice, nice!
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