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[Wood] Koa [Used For] Back / Sides [Properties] 
Koa originates in Hawaii, and is a beautifully figured wood, dark brown in appearance with a pronounced, wide grain pattern and occasional blonde streaks. Tonally it combines the clear voicing of maple with deeper, rosewood-like qualities, and a sensitivity more usually associated with mahogany.
Acoustic Guitar Glossary | Sheehans
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