[ssstewart]

i think it is beautiful !!!!! i would invest $10 in howards feed and wax..it will rehydrate/condition it and brighten the grain without changing its character, as well raise the grain on any miniscule cracks... be generous with the feed and wax...let it set for at least 20-30 minnutes, any areas that still appear a little rough coarse i would use 0000 steel wool gently with tons of the feed and wax ( going with the grain... and then completely remove it and then polish with soft cloth such as a simonz type car buff cloth...it is also amazing on fretboards.. i use it on all my guitars except my ebony boards