Thanks to a construction made of the finest Hawaiian koa, the
The compact koa body produces an enormously transparent and rich sound with warm midrange frequencies even when the strings are lightly struck, making the guitar excellent for fine
To ensure that the guitar can unfold every note cleanly, the 44.5mm wide nut is made of Black-Graphite and the compensated saddle is made of Micarta. At the same time, the die-cast tuners promise precise tuning of the instrument while enriching the appearance with their classy Polished Bronze hardware. A large
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers,
And that's not all:
Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
"We need to use the
Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,