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New Kostal Build - OMC Koa/German Spruce (nearing the finish line)
I'm on Jason's schedule for a mid 2020 12 fret OMC commission for what I believe will be a superlative fingerstyle instrument so I'm starting this build thread. The only activity that will happen this year will be Jason looking for a set of master grade koa that will be used in the build.
Based on my desire for a balanced and sweet tonal response and my impressions of my Taylor K-22 all koa 12 fret versus my higher end guitars (Froggy Bottom, SCGC, Collings, and Robinson), we both came to the conclusion that the combination of German spruce and koa will produce an exceptionally sweet, balanced, and orchestral sounding instrument. My K-22 is a wonderful guitar and I find it's tone to be exceptional but from a sustain and resonance standpoint, it's almost like the gain knob is turned down a bit compared to the same parameters as my higher end guitars. I'll be spending this year figuring out final aesthetic details to work out (rosette, end graft, binding, etc.) but very excited to be a future Kostal owner. Stay tuned. |
Jason Kostal seems like a great guy and my lord his guitars are magical. I picked up a pre-owned 00 and it has changed how I perceive all my guitars now! Enjoy the process!
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First update for 2020. Jason presented the koa sets he selected for me and I settled on this one. The figuring looks spectacular and Jason told me he was very excited with the tap tone he got from it. I love koa and I'm super excited to have a luthier of Jason's ability to build me this guitar.
Looking forward to meeting Jason at BIG at the end of March. https://i.imgur.com/ndnXJqD.jpg |
Congratulations just does not seem enough. I can confirm Jason is one heck of a great guy. I am so happy I got to meet and know him at last year's B. I. G. Looking forward to getting together again this year with him and you Bob. That Koa is absolutely out of this world. You must be through the roof with excitement.
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Nice Koa!
Congrats, Bob--Looks like you have some killer Koa to start off with!
As Tom mentioned, Jason is a great guy and one awesome luthier! Will you be taking delivery of this guitar at BIG(er)? Hope so, so that we can all break it in for you! :D It will be great to see you there either way... |
That is some killer koa! I am also waiting for my build to start, so I'll live through you in the next weeks :)
Cheers, Tom |
Congratulations wow that’s a significant jump from your current stable
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I know it's a lot more coin but Jaon's guitars are truly magical instruments. I think you are going to be delighted with how it sounds and responds, not just with how it looks (superb koa BTW). Cheers, Steve |
That Koa is stunning! Looking forward to see it come together :)
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And we have started. Back and sides are in progress. Looking at early December completion. Might be a good time to visit Phoenix!
Here's the spec's: OMC German spruce top/Master grade Koa back and sides 12 fret, 25" scale, 1-13/16" nut width https://i.imgur.com/JJV0fum.jpg |
That koa under finish is going to drop jaws!!!!!!
Looking forward to seeing this build unfold!!!! |
I have a Kostal "00" in German and Master Koa. Very similar specs...12 fret and short scale. It's an exceptional guitar, and far and away the best Koa piece I've owned. I think you'll be really pleased. Mike
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Nice, let the fun begin!
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Absolutely gorgeous Koa...WOW!! Should be an awesome guitar!!
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Oh, boy! Here ya go!! Love it!!
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That is truly gorgeous koa! Looking forward to following along as it comes together!
John |
Me too...
Beautiful woods and a fantastic builder.
This will be big fun to follow. Enjoy the thrill ride Paul |
I am very happy for you. If you drive to Arizona, you are passing right by, you might need to stop on your way home, just sayin!
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The aesthetics of this guitar are appealing but you will not be prepared for the tone it will give you. I'm on my second Kostal (a Mod D) and I just can't fathom how a guitar can sound as good as his does. Standby!
This is a great example of his basses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSlH7FTUOmo Cincy |
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Back is cut out and braced and ready for gluing to the rim. Here's a pic of my back with it's batch siblings, an 00 that will have a Cambodian Rosewood back and sides (on the left) and an MDW that will have Cocobolo back and sides (center).
https://i.imgur.com/FsuNv6F.jpg Moving along. |
No intention of hijacking your thread but I’m the lucky client of the cocobolo back (I’ve even spotted my name on it). I am following your thread eagerly!
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Woohoo!
My goodness this is going to RAWK!!!
Sure is pretty! Cheers Paul |
Here's a view of the back glued to the rim. Not sure where Jason is on the top at this point. I'll be totally inspired by this guitar!
https://i.imgur.com/mlBQyt7.jpg |
This looks fantastic, Bob!
And knowing Jason, it will be amazing!!! |
Looks wonderful Bob. Enjoy the process, it will be over before you know it!
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Definitely in my top 3 favorite sets of Koa I have ever seen. What a beautiful choice.
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Love that Koa! Congrats on what looks to be an amazing build!
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