I was actually looking for a Cedar top and ran across this one, which with the solid Koa everything was really rich and full sounding and it responds beautifully whether you are playing something light and delicate or it just opens up when you dig in. First Koa Gutiar with which I have spent much time. Full, balanced harmonics, projects well, takes well to corcidian and brass slides as well. This guitar is light, responsive, stays in tune, has a great tone and looks like the piece of art that it is. Obviously every guitar has it's own personality. I must say that the Tacoma is right up there with the nicest acoustic guitars. Check the pics and ask any questions you may have. The neck is playable all the way up the neck and stays in tune everywhere. Has a couple scuffs/scratches that really aren't noticeable on the back end of the headstock and some picking wear below the soundhole. Just the right amount of warmth and separation. This particular guitar has a marvelous sound. The guitar comes with an excellent hard shell case also in excellent condition. This guitar is in absolute mint, like new condition. Koa is a wonderful tone wood and getting harder to find. The action was professionally set by a luthier and is very easy to play and resonates very well acoustically. Purchase includes a nice SKB Hardshell Case. This is a great price and an opportunity for someone to upgrade their acoustic with this USA Tacoma. European Mini- Jumbo shape, satin finish, koa front, back and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, tortoise shell binding on body and neck, herringbone inlays, 20 "big" frets, asymmetrical curved-top rosewood bridge, 1 11/16" nut width, 25 1/2" scale. If you can find a used instrument on eBay orĬraigslist that doesn't have one of the finish issues noted above, youĬan often get a great deal on a fine instrument.2001 TACOMA EKK-9 - MADE IN USA - SOLID KOA ACOUSTIC EURO MINI JUMBO Up for sale is a beautiful 2001 Tacoma EKK-9 acoustic guitar made in Tacoma, WA, prior to the Fender buyout. This problem was enough to severely damage their quality for reputation, perhaps even beyond repair.ĭespite these problems, countless players cherish their Tacomas and In time, many Tacoma instruments were plagued by finish problems in which the finish would literally fall off the guitar. The company was sold to Fender Musical Instruments in 2004, but production eventually ceased in 2011. The Tacoma company grew substantially and, some would argue, too quickly. Growth and Decline of Tacoma GuitarsĮventually, Tacoma offered not only "traditionally" constructed instruments, but added baritone, bass, mandolins, and even an electric archtop to its extensive (and often confusing) product line. Non-professionals alike were wholly positive. On the whole, reviews from both professional and On the decline for a number of years (until the mid 90s, electrics far Tacoma's vision that they were able to break into a market that had been Soundhole and curved bridge) but the early guitars were also celebratedĬonservative on the whole when it comes to equipment, so it speaks to Toīe sure, the unorthodox look contributed to this ascent (the company'sįirst two guitars, the Papoose and Chief, both shared the tear-shaped Quickly, generally recognized as one of the top five guitar makers. In the time following their initial debut, Tacoma's star rose The soundhole is placed in a low-stress location. Resonance by decreasing the amount of bracing needed for the top, since Justification for this non-traditional build is to improve the guitar's Shaped like a wing or tear (often called the Paisley soundhole), the Tacoma models placed the soundhole on the upper bout close to the neck. The center of the instrument directly underneath the strings, the first Whereas most acoustic guitars have the soundhole located in It's not surprising that the guitars were noted for their resonance and tone, given that the company's parent company was a noted Korean piano manufacturer.Īt first, the instruments were noted for their unique, non-conventionalĪppearance. Founded in 1997, Tacoma guitars - originally part of the Young Chang company - were celebrated by many for their robust construction, beautiful sound, and affordability.
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