000-40 Koa Special

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March 07, 2025, 08:22:15 PM
I was fortunate enough to play a new 000-40 Koa Special today at Guitar Tex's very nice shop in San Antonio. My knees got a little weak when they put it in my hands, honestly, as it just feels special to the touch. Lighter weight than I was expecting, but there was no loss in voice due to the feather feel of this beauty. Absolutely stunning guitar in every aspect, and it's going to haunt me that I didn't take it home. No room for another right now, but now that I know it's out there...
Can't say enough about Guitar Tex, his wonderful, kind and knowledgeable staff. And a big shout out to Mike Jones (mike in lytle) for his kindness is setting up my visit and meeting me there.   
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March 07, 2025, 08:39:43 PM #1
Is it koa topped? I have a particular fondness for koa topped instruments. It behaves differently than spruce, while still sounding balanced. There's a reverberant and sparkly quality that I'm in love with.
March 07, 2025, 09:06:57 PM #2
Quote from: B0WIE on March 07, 2025, 08:39:43 PMIs it koa topped? I have a particular fondness for koa topped instruments. It behaves differently than spruce, while still sounding balanced. There's a reverberant and sparkly quality that I'm in love with.
No, I should've mentioned that the top is Italian Alpine Spruce. This thing just sings! Gorgeous Koa back and sides.
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March 09, 2025, 04:44:19 PM #3
Did it have a pick guard? That top would probably be gorgeous without a pick guard.
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March 09, 2025, 04:58:00 PM #4
Quote from: StringPicker6 on March 09, 2025, 04:44:19 PMDid it have a pick guard? That top would probably be gorgeous without a pick guard.
Pick guard as shown at the link below.
https://reverb.com/item/68512335-larrivee-ooo-40-koa-12-fret-2023-satin
The back and sides will make you forget about the top though.
Mike
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March 09, 2025, 05:21:30 PM #5
 I used to not like pick guards but I've grown to appreciate them in many cases as they add a little asymmetry, which can be nice. Especially with something like a dread, which is not an aesthetically great body shape. I think the guitar in the link probably looks better with the guard, personally.
March 09, 2025, 05:57:54 PM #6
Absolutely wonderful guitar!!! Something else that struck me about this guitar is that it just felt perfectly balanced. And I mean in weight and sound. They handed it to me and the magic starts right then and there as soon as you touch it. Hard to explain, but it was love at first sight, touch and sound.
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Kawalek Octave Mandolin
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March 09, 2025, 11:11:41 PM #7
What stunning wood in the back!! A real work of art. I even love the way the wood looks on the back of the headstock! Enjoy that guitar forever.
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March 10, 2025, 04:32:52 PM #8
Quote from: Riverbend on March 09, 2025, 05:57:54 PMAbsolutely wonderful guitar!!!

Yes, it sure is a lovely guitar. The one I played had moon spruce (I believe) and koa b/s. One of my favorite Larrivee experiences, no question. If I buy another 000-12-fret, this one is high on the list of candidates. The one I played was so beautiful, too. Real eye candy!
March 10, 2025, 06:23:15 PM #9
Quote from: BlueBowman on March 10, 2025, 04:32:52 PMYes, it sure is a lovely guitar. The one I played had moon spruce (I believe) and koa b/s. One of my favorite Larrivee experiences, no question. If I buy another 000-12-fret, this one is high on the list of candidates. The one I played was so beautiful, too. Real eye candy!
This one was also graced with moon spruce top. Truly a special guitars.
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Larrivee F-33 Mandolin (8/1/2008)
Larrivee A-33 (8/21/2009)
Kawalek Octave Mandolin
Eastman MOD 305 Octave Mandolin
March 11, 2025, 09:41:54 AM #10
Larrivee's 000's and 00's are amazing guitars. You get so much guitar for such a reasonable price.
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May 01, 2025, 09:51:30 AM #11
I don't think mine has moon spruce but it sounds and plays incredible. I don't know how it was played by the previous owner but it seems to have opened up a little more over the last year I've had it. It definitely sounds louder and bigger to my ears. I tried 80/20 D'Addario on it(I usually like phosphor) and they still sound great. I really wanted a walnut OM but this has kind of killed off that GAS for me.
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