I had no idea when I started how much I was going to like this. 1-piece Alder Back w/Spalted Maple Cap. I seperatied the two woods visually by doing a black binding that I trimmed down to just over 1mm. I had discussed originally using a veneer between them, but I was concerned that the black dye would bleed, so we decided this was the best way to go. I like the way the lines in the cap run into the binding.
Here's the neck blank:
And this is where I am as of yesterday:
Gold Gibson Bridge and Tailpiece, Gold Schaller M6 Mini's, and 2 Humbuckers are on the menu now. Natural finish because I don't want to lose any of the contrast in the body. Tung oil on the neck will darken it some and bring out the figuring.
