Black Acacia a koa alternative?

[Dave K]

Tom ,any experience with this wood?
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[tom]

yes, i did get some and it was quite a bit harder than koa, and the stuff that was offered to me did not have the vibrant color and highlights like koa. it was a blander brown color with shallow flame. i have seen some very nice stuff on acoustics though.