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Alternatives for Koa Jazzmaster Build

Joepro182

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I am thinking building a Jazzmaster and for the body I wanted to do mahogany with a non-figured koa top. But, Warmoth no longer does koa lam tops. What alternative wood should I use? I wish Warmoth would offer Tasmanian Blackwood as an option. Thanks for the advice

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I am thinking building a Jazzmaster and for the body I wanted to do mahogany with a non-figured koa top. But, Warmoth no longer does koa lam tops. What alternative wood should I use? I wish Warmoth would offer Tasmanian Blackwood as an option. Thanks for the advice

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I have a Mesa amp with Tasmanian Blackwood. Drop dead gorgeous wood !

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That is some fancy looking wood! Did Mesa do a custom run of those or? I have the same amp in plain old black, really love it.
 
Also, there might be some some korina tops that might work, but I think UC Mahogany might be closest.
 
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