I think its all solid wood. not laminate back and sides. i will check to be sure. the mahogany ones are laminate.
Actually, it's not ridiculous at all. It may be a wiser choice!i wouldnt buy a laminate with a solid top for almost $500... thats a little ridiculous. U can buy a fully solid instrument for that, easily.
ichadwick;140900 You[COLOR="Red" said:*[/COLOR] won't notice any difference with laminate back and sides because these are primarily sound reflectors, not sound transmitters. There are good arguments that a laminate side and back may actually reflect sound BETTER than a solid wood because it doesn't have the same absorption level as a solid wood (meaning more of the sound wave gets reflected to the front where it gets heard).
Aloha all,
Regarding the Kamoa Spruce Tenor and Concert
The soundboard is masters grade sitka spruce. The back and sides are Mahogany all the instrument is all solid wood.
The neck is one piece Mahogany.
If you have further questions you can email me
newrisingsun@hawaii.rr.com
Samuel
Kauai, home of the best coffee in the world and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Hawaiian Islands.
Welcome to the forum. Thanks for the contribution.