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30 | 38.96% |
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47 | 61.04% |
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#1
09-07-2005, 12:00 PM
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What Rosette?
710 with redwood top.
What would look better, standard Koa, or upgraded Abalone? I thought abalone at first b/c it looks great with Redwood, however, I LOVE the look of the Rosewood binding and I'm thinking that sticking with the Koa may be more "Earthy" and kinda tie it all together. Your thoughts? 
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09-07-2005, 12:03 PM
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I just don't care for abalone. If I could get a guitar with nothing but wood, I'd be much happier.
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#3
09-07-2005, 12:19 PM
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I love abalone. My Guild has an abalone rosette and I like alittle bling on my guitar. I think with a redwood top the abalone would really sparkle and add to your guitar. Koa would just blend in too much for my tastes.
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#4
09-07-2005, 12:42 PM
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My cedar-topped 714ce has a koa rosette and it looks sweet. The koa rosette doesn't look as good on spruce IMO. I would go with abalone on a spruce top.
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09-07-2005, 03:40 PM
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I really dislike abalone on anything: rosette, binding, anything. I love the look of wood. Just my taste.
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09-07-2005, 05:54 PM
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Go for something a little different. Try high figured bubinga. I like the all wood look too.
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09-07-2005, 06:00 PM
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go with a highly colorful abalone...i think our own Capt. Bill has some different examples he could show you regarding the different forms of abalone. i believe he can be reached at www.nicholsguitars.com
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09-07-2005, 07:06 PM
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09-07-2005, 09:20 PM
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KOA!....just don't like seafood on my guitars....
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09-08-2005, 12:13 AM
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I'm thinking Koa... Thanks for the opinions!!!
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09-08-2005, 04:15 AM
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Look at Lisa's 512 with Redwood/Koa Rosette. Sweeeeeet.
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09-08-2005, 10:35 AM
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09-08-2005, 08:47 PM
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I have an abalone rosette on my 910 with redwood top...and it looks perfect! I like koa rosettes, but I just don't think one would look as good with redwood.
MHO, of course.
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09-09-2005, 09:47 AM
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I voted koa because I love wood on the rosette. I think it is very understated and classy.
That being said, the abalone rosette on my 814ltd is starting to grow on me...
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