High-Flame Koa Top + Back + Sides Set for Tenor Ukulele - 003
As you may have noticed, finding high-grade, high-flame Koa sets is extremely difficult—at any price. We've had a rare opportunity to acquire several of the highest-grade flamed Koa top, back, and side sets.
This wood is as good as it gets when it comes to color, variegation, and flame. We're unsure if, or when, we may get more, so don't delay on acquiring these for your next project or future builds.
Minimum Dimensions
- Top halves: 5-1/8" x 14-1/4" x 0.120" (130.17mm x 361.95mm x 3.05mm)
- Back halves: 5-1/8" x 14-1/4" x 0.120" (130.17mm x 361.95mm x 3.05mm)
- Sides: 3-1/4" x 21-1/2 x 0.090" (82.55mm X 571.5mm X 2.29mm)
Koa, Acacia Koa
Hailing from the lush Hawaiian islands, Koa is a dense tropical hardwood that’s been revered for making ukuleles and guitars for decades. Rare and exceptionally stunning, true Acacia Koa is only found in this tropical paradise.
Tonally, Koa is positioned between mahogany and maple, highlighting the best qualities of both. Its strong mid-range is similar in sound to mahogany, while its sparkling top end more closely resembles maple. Well-suited for rhythm and lead playing, both flat and finger-picked notes have incredible depth and clarity.
Koa is breathtakingly gorgeous, the colors range from golden amber, to rich browns and blacks, and even occasional hints of purple. Many pieces boast some of the most outstanding figuring and movement of any tonewood available.
Similar to mahogany, it bends and sands easily. Highly figured sets require a bit more care. Koa has open pores which will require filling prior to finish.
All WOODSTAX items come with our 100% satisfaction promise and no-hassle returns. If you are unhappy with the wood once you get it, simply return it in its original, unworked condition for a full refund or exchange.
