How does the GS mini KOA sound compared to other GS mini's?

[marc55]

 How does the GS mini KOA sound compared to other GS mini's?

Is the sound better?

Thank you
M

[Minnesotaman]

That would be in the ears of the beholder. A little like how high is up.

[Strumming Fool]

It depends on what you like to hear. Hardwood tops like koa or mahogany tend to sound warmer or more mellow than spruce tops, which typically have more sparkle on the high end.

[Dulcilo]

Many will say the tone wood does not make much difference in a laminate guitar. There is a subtle difference because of the top wood, though. My all koa  mini is a bit more mellow than the rosewood version I had, but not as warm as the all mahogany versions I have tried out.

[Guitarsan]

Many will say the tone wood does not make much difference in a laminate guitar. There is a subtle difference because of the top wood, though. My all koa  mini is a bit more mellow than the rosewood version I had, but not as warm as the all mahogany versions I have tried out.

All should say the laminate sides and back make no difference despite which tonewood veneer is used.

What does make a difference is the solid top wood.

So a spruce/(laminate)sapele should sound the same as a spruce/(laminate)walnut, but a spruce/(laminate)walnut will sound different than a koa/(laminate)koa. But only because the difference between spruce and koa tops in the latter case.

[mgap]

That would be in the ears of the beholder. A little like how high is up.

How high is up?  Well, it is as high as my drill Sarg. said it is.