How do Walnut sound?

[Erlend_G]

Just wondering what the tonal characteristics of Koa used in a guitar body or neck is like!

Also, is Koa a heavy wood?

Thanks,
-Erlend

EDIT: This thread was orginally about Walnut, but i thougth "hey, i'll just be the worlds first thread recycler!" :laugh2:

 

[italic zero]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

I've always heard of it being used in basses, or as a top. It looks great (check out the walnut hardtail on the Dean site), but I haven't played a guitar with any walnut in it.

According to Warmoth.com:

"Walnut is a heavy weight wood, but not quite as heavy as hard maple. It has a similar sound to hard maple but it tends not to be as bright."

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Thanks man, but i've already looked on Warmoth's website . I were just looking for some personal opinions on the wood .

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

*bump*

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Hmm never left much an impression here, tried a few Strats, and one odd special guitar in walnut.

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Hmm never left much an impression here, tried a few Strats, and one odd special guitar in walnut.

So, what did you find out? Did the axes sound good? Were they heavy?

:wink:

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Heavy and er well dull, not much to speak of.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

But an acoustic I tried on the other hand, now that was something

 

[Loserchief]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Frined of mine owns the Rickenbacker Lemmy Signature Bass,which is walnut as far as i know, and as rid says walnut sounds good but it has no real characteristic it's just a bit dull.

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Yeah, thanks alot guys! I've gotten the answers i needed about Walnut! Now, i would like som Koa opinions!

I hope i ain't askin too much, or what?

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Koa is very nice, good open sounds, plus on the warm side and juicy.
And quite balanced as well.

 

[Erlend_G]

Re: How do Walnut sound?

Hmm... im thinking about getting myself a Carvin now you see... just considering .

Im wondering what this would sound like:
-5 piece neck trough of maple and walnut
-Koa body sides with maple top
-Ebony or maple fingerboard
-Tung oil finish
-Seymour duncan Alnico 2 Pro single coils and CC humbucker

I like a really "roaring" and harmonically rich guitar. Responsive, lively tone with tons of harmonics are a must for me. Also, the guitar must not be "tinny" sounding, just brigth, punchy and clear .

I'm considering using some money just to get a really good guitar .... then i don't have to worry about getting a new guitar in a few years.... if i'm lucky

Anyway, im proably just talkin piss now, i ahvent slept for 24 hours, hehehe

Cheers!
-Erlend