Koa Top vs. Spruce Top...

gregj · #1 03-23-2002, 02:24 AM

I've been able to play several Koa Taylors but all have had Spruce tops. What does a Koa top add to the sound of the K12 and K22? Thanks

trombone · #2 03-23-2002, 06:08 AM

From the ones here, I would say crisper, a little tighter.
I like all our koas, but my favorite is the GA-KS. Koa with a sitka spruce top.

Dank · #3 03-23-2002, 07:01 AM

I have a Koa 65CE. The koa top creates a very lush, soft sound; it has a little bit less mid-range tone than the sitka spruce. I love the sound.

Mike G · #4 03-26-2002, 07:45 PM

I played a K-14ce Koa top tonight for the first time and it sounded great. Not at all what I expected, very focused and more sparkle than I anticipated. Less bass than I would have imagined as well. Yes...crisper and tighter describes it well.