Royall KOA12US Resonator Guitar

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Royall KOA12US Resonator Guitar

Royall

KOA12US Resonator Guitar

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Product Info

Article Number: 578461
Brand: Royall
Model: KOA12US Resonator Guitar
Price: $1,098.90

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This Royall KOA12US is a serious contender for bluegrass and roots music players. The KOA's natural resonance combined with the Tricone setup delivers a truly distinctive voice – it's articulate, lively, and cuts through a mix beautifully. It's a well-built instrument that'll serve a dedicated player very well.

Product Description

  • Royall KOA12US Resonator Guitar
  • Resonator Guitar
  • Body: Koa with cutaway
  • Resonator type: Tricone T-bridge
  • Cone specifications: three handmade 6" aluminium cones
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck transition at the 12th fret
  • Dual truss rod
  • Matte neck
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Headstock: slotted
  • glossy headstock with koa headstock veneer
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 46 mm ( 1 13/16")
  • Bone nut
  • Body length: 508 mm
  • Lower bout: 362 cm
  • Upper bout: 260 cm
  • Bodey depth: 890 mm
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard binding: Ivoroid
  • Frets: 19
  • 18% nickel silver
  • Pickup: undersaddle pickup
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Tricone aluminium bridge
  • Wilkinson tuners in vintage style
  • Factory strings: .013 - .056
  • Strap button: Chrome
  • Colour: Natural
  • high gloss
  • Incl. brown artificial leather Dreadnought guitar case
PROS
  • • Koa body delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent projection.
  • • Tricone resonator design provides a complex, shimmering, and vintage-inspired voice.
  • • Mahogany neck with dual truss rod ensures stability and comfortable playability.
  • • Wilkinson tuners offer reliable tuning stability, crucial for resonator performance.
CONS
  • • Koa construction makes it a premium-priced instrument, potentially limiting accessibility.
  • • Undersaddle pickup can sound somewhat thin compared to a soundhole pickup.
  • • The larger body size and resonator construction result in a heftier instrument.

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Key Features

Body Material Koa
Resonator Type Tricone T-bridge
Cone Three handmade 6" aluminium cones
Neck Material Mahogany
Scale Length 648 mm
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tricone offers a more complex and shimmering tone with increased sustain and a wider dynamic range – it’s a much more vintage and nuanced sound than a single cone.
The matte finish provides a faster, less sticky feel, especially beneficial for faster playing styles common in bluegrass and resonator playing. It's a matter of personal preference, but many players prefer it.
While serviceable, undersaddle pickups often lack the full tonal richness of soundhole options; it's certainly possible to swap it for a higher-quality pickup to improve the amplified sound.

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