Overview
Exotic Kona A20-F Special Edition Octave
Koa rings like a bell. The classic, beautifully figured hardwood has been found in top quality musical instruments for over a century, but it’s not often seen in mandolins. The Weber Exotic Kona, carved from all solid Hawaiian koa, will correct that. The sacred wood—its name means ‘warrior’—grants supreme power and clarity to this A style, F-hole octave mandolin. Perfect for soloing, vocal accompaniment or backing Celtic, Old Time and jazz tunes, the dovetail-neck Kona adds a new voice to your arsenal. A comfortable, fast 20” scale makes for effortless play across all 23 frets.
The ebony fingerboard is also bound, like the top, back and headstock, in figured koa, for a truly regal appearance. A sea turtle inlay and The Weber script logo cap the headstock.
Finished in high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer to emphasize the stunning individuality of the sustainably sourced tonewood, the Kona comes in a custom Ameritage case.
Are you a warrior? Is this your next Weber mandolin?
- Exotic Kona A20-F Special Edition Octave Specifications
- Body Type Octave A
- Top Figured Koa
- Bracing Tone bars
- Back / Ribs / Neck Figured Koa
- Nut Width 1 3/8"
- Peghead Veneer Ebony w/ figured Koa w/black/ivroid purfling
- Peghead Inlay Sea Turtle
- Fingerboard Ebony
- Fret Markers 3mm Dots
- Frets Standard
- Body Binding Figured Koa w/black/ivroid purfling
- Color Natural Gloss
- Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose
- Truss Rod Dual Action
- Bridge Ebony Bridge
- Tuners / Hardware Nickel w/Pearloid Buttons
- # Frets 23
- Pickup N/A
- All Models of Special Edition Octave Mandos
- Neck Joint Dovetail
- Fretboard Ebony
- Nut Saddle Bone / Ebony
- Scale Length (in inches) 14" Mandolins, 20 Octaves
- Case Ameritage
- Crafted In Bend, Oregon USA
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{feacont}I've been so enthralled with playing my new Yellowstone HT the last couple of days, that I basically forgot to get back and tell you about it.
I unpacked the box on Sunday/Apr1st, following an extended warming up period. The case and instrument were in perfect shape, thanks to your sturdy box and packing. My worries about it spending a crushing week with UPS, with a border crossing thrown in, were completely unwarranted it seems.
And the mandolin, wow, I can't begin to tell you how very pleased I am with it! Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are extraordinary.
And the sound. Well, it's quite simply... amazing. My old F-9 (which, you may remember, I gave to my nephew) was an outstanding instrument, but I think the YHT is prettier and better constructed. I also think it is slightly louder and brighter, although it's hard to compare from memory, what with the different strings, A vs. F, etc., etc. One thing I am finding, however.... the radiused fingerboard and wider neck are turning out to be a real pleasure to play, and I am quite relieved that this decision turned out to be such a good choice.... well, for me anyway!
Again, my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all the skilled folks at Weber for crafting such a fine instrument, and I look forward to playing it with pride and pleasure for many years to come.
Cheers, best regards, and may God bless...
Bryan
Enthralled!