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Originally Posted by Shuksan
People should get over their aversion to laminated woods for the back and sides. There is nothing wrong with it. Many high end guitar builders have used laminated sides for decades as a feature of their guitars. In the case of this Martin, using koa veneer makes very efficient use of koa which is a limited resource and helps keep the price of the guitar down. They deserve credit for that.
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Laminated sides for stability and a laminated back are two different animals. In mass produced instruments, I have never preferred a laminated back over a solid one. The added mass is definitely a factor in the tone IMO. A boutique builder using a double side for added strength is a far different thing than a mass producer using laminates to cut cost.
I’m all for wise use of materials, but there is a tone factor and I don’t think it’s just in my head.