The veneer has been chosen!!!

[new2guitar_eh]

Originally Posted by RP

Every piece of wood is going to show the grain differently but here's a monkeypod guitar although obviously not an Emerald...

Thanks for that RP, very nice under finish....the chosen veneer should be a stunner...has it been mentioned about what this might look like satin matte?

[byudzai]

Originally Posted by new2guitar_eh

Have there been any pictures of guitars done with monkeypod to see what they look like under finish? I don't recall seeing any

here's the one from the "Show us your veneers!" thread that I first thought was koa.

[Zeke63]

That is my X30. I have a Birds Eye Maple, Cocobolo, and the Monkeypod. I get more comments on the Monkeypod than the other veneers.

[byudzai]

Originally Posted by Zeke63

That is my X30. I have a Birds Eye Maple, Cocobolo, and the Monkeypod. I get more comments on the Monkeypod than the other veneers.

Really grateful to you for posting that one -- I'd never have found this piece if it weren't for you!

[cleser]

I just luv the veneer you picked and appreciate the color and grain. I went the other way however, and chose a bit darker and gnarly

Gnarly is good, a stunning choice. Enjoy the wait.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........................just kidding.

[jrdavies]

Slightly off topic but the picture of the monkey pod tree above is from Moanalua Gardens which is in Honolulu. It's worth a visit if you are ever in the area, https://www.moanaluagardens.com/. The garden is home to the monkey pod tree that Hitachi uses in its logo.

Pictures of the garden can be found here.

[futboljim]

beautiful veneer! I have a monkeypod uke, love the look!

[byudzai]

Originally Posted by futboljim

beautiful veneer! I have a monkeypod uke, love the look!

would you be up for sharing a photo? love to see it!

[futboljim]

Originally Posted by byudzai

would you be up for sharing a photo? love to see it!

yeah, I'll try to remember to grab one when I get home from work today.

[oscarvan]

Originally Posted by String_Theory

It looks like long wavy blonde hair! I would name her Farrah... Very pretty top!

Didn't see the hair, did see the "Nude, seated, facing away"..... But I've seen that in every Rorschach test ever put in front of me.

Gonna make one sweet love affair that guitar.

[jcpharm]

that veneer is gonna look SICK! nice choice!