Koa is one of the most sought-after woods in the world especially when it comes to instruments.  With its exceptional tone along with beautiful dark and exotic appearance, Koa wood is up in the ranks with well-known tone-woods such as Rosewood and Ebony. 

Hawaiian Koa is native to Hawaii and famous for its exquisite appearance. This type of tonewood is influenced by the age of the tree, the soil, and even the level of elevation it grows in. These variances create darker grain patterns adding horizontal and vertical texture; and this color and striping create the 3D-like curly, tiger, flame appearance. When played, Koa produces a sweet warm mid-range and thicker luscious highs. With time Koa will unleash comprehensively stunning warmer overtone.

Acacia Taiwan is a dense wood with a beautiful unique wood grain that is very similar to Koa. Acacia Taiwan brings with it a clear crisp high and a lavish full mid-range sound similar to that of mahogany. It is also a wood that sounds progressively distinguished as it ages and delivers a deeper resonating tone. The look and sound of Koa make people adore this exquisite wood. 

The tone of this guitar does not disappoint.  One would not expect the full and deep tone you get from such a small-bodied guitar.  

aNueNue uses naturally air-dried solid wood tops and is seasoned for years. Seasoned tops are stable, but does take time to open up and deliver a more beautiful transcendent overall tone. A solid top in comparison will possess a more complex timbre than a laminated top.  Get one of these beautiful works of art before they're all gone.