wittyair Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Anyone have a Maui Wowie J-45?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Well, the title sure got my attention. But nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I thought Hogeye had one, back in the day. I've never actually played an all-koa Gibson IIRC, and it seems to me they built these back in the early half of the 1990s-ish...? I have played some all-koa guitars by other makers, and some were 'meh', but some were awesome (a few Larrivees, as I recall, were just spectacular). So I can't tell you about the maui wowie J-45; maybe Hogeye will chime in. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffchris Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I wonder how many people will click on this thread with alteria motives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Some images : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 ebay has one right now : http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Gibson-J-45-Koa-Maui-Wowie-Mint-W-Case-Candy-/251042541625?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a734d3039 JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 How about a "Maui Bird?" The back of my 2011 Hummingbird (next to her Guild brother). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've played 2 at Gelb Music in Redwood City, The wood looked great, the simple rosette and binding actually made them look cheap, fit and finish was subpar, and they just didn't sound that good.....I would classify them as a "fail" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There is one on the Bay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Maui SJ-200: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Maui SJ-200: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Koa sure is some pretty wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I am the opposite - just ain't a fan of how Koa looks on a guitar. But I am real biased when it comes to Gibson - the best bursts in the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I am the opposite - just ain't a fan of how Koa looks on a guitar. But I am real biased when it comes to Gibson - the best bursts in the business. I sort of agree, I think Koa is often too busy looks-wise for a guitar, I would say that the J-200 style above is about the best I've seen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 i've never played , or even seen for that matter , a koa guitar . are they bought for looks or how would you guys in the know describe its sound ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Music Villa has a all Koa J-45. It was one of 25 made in the early 90's. It looks new and has a solid wood bridge and fretboard. The price is a steal... I played it and it has and amazing soft, rich sound. Not for you rockers out there but definitly going to make someone a wonderful guitar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My friend just purchased a koa hummingbird with a red spruce top lots of sustain and projection with that thump I was surprised its one of the nicest sounding guitars I've heard I'm gassing for one wildwood carries them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Allen Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/17/2012 at 4:09 PM, wittyair said: Anyone have a Maui Wowie J-45?? I have one. I bought in 2011; mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 We waited 9 years for that answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 31 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: We waited 9 years for that answer. Somehow it was worth it. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, E-minor7 said: Somehow it was worth it. . Not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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