Koa top for Heavymachine n.2: which orientation?

[Gango79]

The second Heavymachine build is almost ready to start! The top is choosen: koa!
Only an advice: which position you prefer?
Consider that the template is 5/16"(8mm) larger than the real shape!

 

[Chiba666]

2nd one

 

[Sonic Anomaly]

2nd. no doubt

 

[Roland777]

First one. I dig how the grain flow focuses into the (future) protruding neck.

 

[DistinguishedPapyrus]

I'd do the 2nd one, but turn it around and have the neck pointing where the tail is in that pic, either way though it's a good looking top set.

 

[Prophetable]

Second.

I'm incredibly jealous of this top. I have crazy GAS for a flamed koa top.

 

[Kashmir]

I'd do the 2nd one, but turn it around and have the neck pointing where the tail is in that pic, either way though it's a good looking top set.

I agree, I think this orientation would look the best.

 

[Obstsalat]

2nd

 

[Renkenstein]

I'm glad it's not my decision. Both orientations look fantastic.

The 1st orientation follows the curves of the body perfectly, while the grain in the 2nd intersects the bouts in a very eye-pleasing way.

Beautiful top, man.

 

[DeathChord]

Make 2 !

 

[Gango79]

Thank you for the advices! It seems the second one is more pleasant to the eyes!
The only flaw is the knot in the left horn!

 

[Obstsalat]

I wouldn't overthink it buddy. I bet you had an initial thought when you first saw the pics.

Go with that!

You may not like the knot that much at the moment because you want everything to be absolutely perfect (which is understandable) but trust me: if you prefer the 2nd one in every other aspect but that knot, you'll regret it eventually if you go with the first one because of that reason.

btw..there's a knot in the left horn on either one sooo....

 

[technomancer]

I personally like #2, but that top is amazing no matter how you orient it so you really can't go wrong

 

[Lemons]

First, it seems to draw your eye inwards towards the centre. On the other hand that top is amazing and it's gonna look awesome no matter what!

 

[ThePhilosopher]

I prefer the first, but there is no wrong orientation with that top.

 

[immortalx]

One more for the 2nd, but it really doesn't matter which way you look at this stunning piece of wood

 

[androponic]

Im going for the second one.. both look great but it just looks a bit better.

 

[Gango79]

Ok i think that my choice is now clear...the 2nd wins!
Thank you for advices...
Anyway if someone is interested in koa take a Look at this
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121638482148

 

[jayeshrc]

holy ...., if you stare at the grain (towards the center) and scroll up or down it moves!
both pictures!

 

[neun Arme]

first of all, this top is awesome, then, the first pic looks the best, imo.