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I vote natural.

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I think it would look great natural, with a little hint of amber to give it that darker look of a vintage guitar.
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the top is a nice aged color to start so it will be natural and pics will follow in about 5 weeks
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You've made an elephant very disappointed........
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tippie53 wrote:the top is a nice aged color to start so it will be natural and pics will follow in about 5 weeks
Can't wait to see the finished product!
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had to go out to the finisher to drop off 2 guitars. Just with a sealer coat the brazilian is popping. Killer to say the least
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Just got the dred back yesterday and will post pics in the next few days
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Any chance you've strung it up and had a listen?
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I will be setting the neck Monday and bridge Tue strings wed and will try and post a sample link of this guitar.

It came through finish sharp looking and shiney the 00-12 is one I am most anxious to get back
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This is the first one back a Dred
There is no toner in this and that is pretty much the way the top looks I really like it I can't wait for the strings and I will try and post a recording
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