Which of these Koas would you rather have?

[That Guy]

Ernie Ball Music Man BFR John Petrucci Koa Exc Cond. - eBay (item 120487140089 end time Nov-06-09 16:31:19 PST)

NEW Ernie Ball BFR KOA MusicMan Petrucci Guitar w/ case - eBay (item 390108186733 end time Nov-18-09 19:44:37 PST)

 

[Sweat]

Dude, they are both nice KOA is an awsome tone wood, the first one is being sold by a forum member, look in the for sale thread, his is actually a better looking top, contact him thru a PM

 

[Dante]

the first one is defo prettier. i never buy second hands, except if i were to choose between these 2.

 

[Kaloyan]

the first one is defo prettier. I never buy second hands, except if i were to choose between these 2.

+1

 

[Headstock]

First one is a forum members. No question in my mind what so ever.
Definitely Phil's

 

[DrGonzo5150]

First one is a forum members. No question in my mind what so ever.
Definitely Phil's

+1

First one is killer. Forum member makes it a bonus

 

[ScoobySteve]

Yeah that's definitely Phil's Koa.

 

[That Guy]

I thought the first one looked more interesting but the second looked a little special. Now that I'm really imagining either of them on my wall I'd choose the first one too.

 

[fogman]

I thought the first one looked more interesting but the second looked a little special.

agreed.

tough decision.

I'd probably go for the second since it's not a typical quilt

 

[Crimson Sunrise]

second

 

[brasco68]

First one

 

[petruccirocks02]

I prefer the top on mine, not because its mine, but its overall a more interesting top. Interested?

-Phil

 

[DrGonzo5150]

Interested?l

Do it!

 

[That Guy]

If I had 3000 dollars I'd buy it now, but I don't

If it's still up I'd buy it though

 

[RobW]

+1 for Phil's

 

[Stratty316]

The first is the prettier top and is owned, as we have established, by a Forumite... and prob the best deal you'll find on a Koa

The second is Grand Central Music in Deluth, MN and is an EBMM dealer. I know I worked with him in the past on a guitar and he was pretty good to me. I would say call him outside of Ebay and you may get a much better deal from him.... at least that was my experience.

Let us know what you decide and don't forget the pics when you get it.

 

[Coffeemug]

I have to admit that -price and forumite soldidarity aside- the second one is more appealing to me...just because the top of Phil's JP looks more like something you probably could find in a maple top as well whereas the second one looks more special...and a little more typically "Koa" to me.

 

[e.mate]

I like the "wild" flaming of the first one very much, though you might get that in a maple top as well. But what about that color? Does it look so "yellowish" in reality?

I like the second one for the color, though.

 

[petruccirocks02]

I like the "wild" flaming of the first one very much, though you might get that in a maple top as well. But what about that color? Does it look so "yellowish" in reality?

I like the second one for the color, though.

Mine looks like the 2nd one color-wise. It looks yellowish because the flash of my camera washes everything out. I have some better pics that show the true color that I'll be posting since I'll probably have to relist the guitar again.

-Phil

 

[metalmarty]

For me, the 1st one. Amazing, amazing top. Though #2 indeed looks a little more "traditional" koa. Have been GASing for a koa more and more the last few weeks. Stunning wood to look at. No idea how it sounds though, never had the pleasure to play one.