Very Odd Grain

[FZTNT]

I was perusing the gallery and in the "Random Images" area to the left popped up this image. What do you suppose makes that grain all wavy like that? Is there some reflections causing an optical delusion or the like?

It's kinda cool though, right.

Tom

[Craig]

I was perusing the gallery and in the "Random Images" area to the left popped up this image. What do you suppose makes that grain all wavy like that? Is there some reflections causing an optical delusion or the like?

It's kinda cool though, right.

Tom

It's a Quilted Maple top. Here's another shot of this same guitar:


Here's some more Quilted and Flame Maple tops on G&L instruments: Photos of Quilted and Flamed Maple Tops.

I do like Quilted Maple tops.

Hope this helps.

[DanDoulogos]

This kind of quilting is my favorite figuring in the wooden body of a guitar, and it always seems best set in a burst like this with a light binding. Very great looking finish. This would have been even better (according to my own bias) if the top were arched, and built without a pickguard - that would have really been a work of art.

[FZTNT]

I've never seen a quilt top with that horizontal ridge looking pattern in it and it's so cool. You're right, shoulda left the pick guard off this one. It's trippy and wavy. It hs at least three distinct grain patterns.

Tom

[DanDoulogos]

There used to be a guitar store across the street from where I am working (the owner closed shop two months ago to retire). They had a used Epiphone Les Paul with the same kind of quilting - only slightly more pronounced. When I think of quilting - this is the effect I am looking for. It turns a good guitar into a one of a kind treasure.

[FZTNT]

Yes, I did some more poking around and there is a link up above this one that I have ignored for some reason but it has some very similar finishes. Again though, I would buy them for their beauty rather than their sound or playability. They are just plain gorgeous looking pieces of wood.

Tom


http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewt ... 36&t=12228

[JagInTheBag]

That is a gorgeous top!