As said, we covered a lot of ground discussing wood. Early on, LS redwood got the nod for the top. This sent a shiver of joy up my spine because I like redwood so well. Here is the top that was chosen:
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What I hope is visible from this pic is the very tight grain, with plenty of silking on display. What you see here color-wise is not extreme runout, but rather a wash of shellac on the right side to give an idea of color.
I've been sitting on this piece since bought from Craig Carter, just waiting for the right project. This redwood really is remarkable and promises to make an exceptional guitar.
Thanks,
Steve