Royall KOA12SC Resonator Guitar
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Royall
KOA12SC Resonator Guitar
Product Info
Article Number:
599001
Brand:
Royall
Model:
KOA12SC Resonator Guitar
Category:
Resonator Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Royall KOA12SC is a seriously impressive resonator. The all-koa build and Tricone design combine for a truly authentic and powerful bluegrass voice. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and tone make it a fantastic choice for dedicated resonator players.
Product Description
- Royall KOA12SC Resonator Guitar
- Electric Resonator Guitar
- Style: Tricone-T-Bridge with cutaway
- Cone specifications: three handmade 6" aluminium cones
- Top: Hawaiian koa
- Back and sides: Hawaiian koa
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Snowflake
- Dot fingerboard markings on the sides
- Neck body transition at the 12th fret
- Double action truss rod
- Neck finish: Matte
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 46 mm (1 13/16")
- Bridge: Maple
- Slotted headstock
- Koa headstock veneer with glossy finish
- Fingerboard binding: Ivoroid
- 12 Frets with neck-body transition
- 18 Nickel silver frets
- T-Style pickup
- Volume and tone controls
- Bridge: Tricone lluminium
- Wilkinson tuners in vintage style
- Strap button: Chrome
- Body length: 508 mm
- Width of lower bout: 362 mm
- Width of upper bout: 260 mm
- Bodey depth: 890 mm
- Original strings: .013 - .056
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Hawaiian koa top delivers a rich, warm, and resonant tone characteristic of premium resonators.
- • Tricone design with three cones provides a powerful, complex, and shimmering projection.
- • Wilkinson vintage-style tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, crucial for bluegrass and beyond.
- • Matte neck finish enhances playability, reducing stickiness during extended playing sessions.
CONS
- • Koa construction makes it noticeably heavier than standard resonator models.
- • The 46mm nut width might feel slightly wider for players accustomed to narrower necks.
- • While versatile, its focused tone leans towards bluegrass and roots music; less suited for subtle genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Hawaiian Koa (top, back, sides)
Resonator Type
Tricone-T-Bridge
Cone
Three 6" Handmade Aluminum Cones
Neck Material
Mahogany
Scale Length
648 mm
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tricone resonators offer a more complex and shimmering tone with increased projection and sustain compared to single-cone designs.
Absolutely; the matte finish reduces friction and provides a smoother, faster feel, particularly beneficial for fast bluegrass runs.
Koa is generally stable, but like any wood instrument, it's best to keep it in a moderately humid environment to prevent cracking or excessive movement.
