[JJI]

Kevin has full artistic freedom with how he approaches the shading of the top. Now, it is possible that we don't end up shading at all but he is certainly going to spend some time working out how he'd like to go about it. Moonglow redwood has vertical lines that run through it which could be something Kevin mimics...Moonglow is also very dark on the outside edges of the lower bout which Kevin may decide to black burst it with a focus there.
He is going to do a full mock up on what he called a "throw away" top and then we will make a final decision. Most of my friends are already against it because of how beautiful the guitar looks already, ha! Buuut, I do love shaded tops and I would never doubt Kevin Ryan's ability to wow. I'll keep you apprised.