DCikes88
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Ok, so, immediately to set things straight: it should read "Shiticote", because that's what it is. The nanoparticle thick layer of a terrible photofinish.
The body is nato wood, so kinda-ish like mahogany (in grain and tonal characteristics) but lighter (in colour and weight).
The neck is roasted maple and I love it, although the 12-16" radius and very thin profile felt weird for the first couple of weeks. This is because I spent most of my playing time on a modern C type and 9,5" radius neck, but hey, this is a totally different beast.
So, here's the question: What would you do with the top?
I can't stand do look at it, it looks so grainy and fake and of an off-hue, cold looking and dead. Like flooring used in a container-office on a build site.
I know there are lots of different people with a diverse set of affinities, so be free to say whatever you think. I'm hoping your ideas might inspire me in choosing a finish/top.
Everything goes, but sanding off the shit-top layer is a must first step. New veneers, quilt tops, stains, bursts, full-natural, it's all fair game. Example or inspiration pic posts are welcome.
I was thinking atleast sanding of the top completely then dark-staining just the top while masking of the back and sides. BUT...since it's gonna get routed for an FR non-fine tuner bridge, it's a good as time as any to go crazy with it.
It already has a graphtech nut and Schaller locking tuners. Currently has SH2N/SH13, but the Jazz is coming out, SH1N going in.
Cheers!
The body is nato wood, so kinda-ish like mahogany (in grain and tonal characteristics) but lighter (in colour and weight).
The neck is roasted maple and I love it, although the 12-16" radius and very thin profile felt weird for the first couple of weeks. This is because I spent most of my playing time on a modern C type and 9,5" radius neck, but hey, this is a totally different beast.
So, here's the question: What would you do with the top?
I can't stand do look at it, it looks so grainy and fake and of an off-hue, cold looking and dead. Like flooring used in a container-office on a build site.
I know there are lots of different people with a diverse set of affinities, so be free to say whatever you think. I'm hoping your ideas might inspire me in choosing a finish/top.
Everything goes, but sanding off the shit-top layer is a must first step. New veneers, quilt tops, stains, bursts, full-natural, it's all fair game. Example or inspiration pic posts are welcome.
I was thinking atleast sanding of the top completely then dark-staining just the top while masking of the back and sides. BUT...since it's gonna get routed for an FR non-fine tuner bridge, it's a good as time as any to go crazy with it.
It already has a graphtech nut and Schaller locking tuners. Currently has SH2N/SH13, but the Jazz is coming out, SH1N going in.
Cheers!
