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John K
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I really need some nice figured Koa chunks to make into necks. Anybody have any or know where I can get some?

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John, I would think that Volcano Guitar Works, one of the sponsors, would be the first port of call.

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John, this ebay vendor sometimes has large pieces of koa.

http://stores.ebay.com/Woodbay-Company_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3 amefsQ3amesstQQtZkm


I've dealt with them and no problems. They also sometimes have large nice pieces of Alaska yellow cedar.

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have you thought of using its look alike cousin, tassie blackwood?
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Thanks guys
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   Michael would there be an advantage going with T blackwood?

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Bro, I've gotten some neck stock from Doug @ Volcano before, and also from Bruce Creps at Noteable Woods.
Either source would have great stuff.

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it looks very similar and costs about 1/2 or so as much whilst having very similar tonal characteristics.

give tim at australian tonewoods,another sponsor, a hoy and see what he could do for you.
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