Mayones sent me pic of Macassar Ebony top

[leonardo7]

So this is the darkest piece of Macassar Ebony they have for a Regius top right now. Ive got it all spec'd out with 11 piece wenge/mahogany/paduak/maple neck and chambered sapele mahogany body. Its going to have ABM Piezo bridge and dark ebony fretboard with dot inlays.

Question is Im confused whether I should have this top glossed to really pop and have that striking glossy wet look at all times, or if I should give it the Mayones satin touch which will give it the dull appearance. The entire rest of the body will be satin natural finish for sure, this is just the top Im talking about. So what would you guys do with the top? And what do you think of this particular top for a Regius 7? Remember that once oiled or glossed it will have a much darker and more striking appearance, especially with the gloss.

 

[iRaiseTheDead]

Mmmm I've got wood for your wood

 

[makeitreign]

I think the gloss top with satin body would look killer.

 

[Valennic]

I think the gloss top with satin body would look killer.

This.

Make that bitch POP

 

[leonardo7]

Hell yeah! Thats what Im thinkin, gloss top and satin everything else

 

[makeitreign]

Link the NGD in this thread in case I don't see it.

Shit's gonna be mad tyte, yo.

 

[leonardo7]

Link the NGD in this thread in case I don't see it.

Shit's gonna be mad tyte, yo.

I surely will. This guitar will be here before September

 

[Perfect]

Ebony Macassar top in gloss finish will be similar to this one:
Regius 7 Exotic Ebony Macassar Piezo - Mayones Custom Shop Gallery
Your piece of wood looks very nice.

 

[celticelk]

Personally, I think gloss tops over natural wood look ridiculous - it just looks like you coated the whole thing in plastic. Totally destroys the appeal of the beautiful wood top that you shelled out $$$ for. But hey, it's your guitar.

 

[FrancescoFiligoi]

I don't like exotic wood tops with gloss finishes, at all. To my taste, all oiled would be best!

 

[Rook]

^^^THAT

Plus Macassar Ebony has a lovely texture, it'd be such a shame to gloss over that.

 

[Danukenator]

I think the gloss top with satin body would look killer.

Do exactly what this man suggested.

 

[ExhumedShadow]

Ebony Macassar top in gloss finish will be similar to this one:
Regius 7 Exotic Ebony Macassar Piezo - Mayones Custom Shop Gallery
Your piece of wood looks very nice.

Whatever you do make it look like this, simply stunning! (gloss)

 

[AVWIII]

Please, please satin.
Obviously this is my opinion, but it always feels like a waste of exotic woods to cover it in gloss. With awesome wood like that, I would even want an oiled finish oil so I could actually feel it. Gloss reminds me of a coffee table.
But I'm sure it'd look cool either way.

 

[Guamskyy]

Ebony Macassar top in gloss finish will be similar to this one:
Regius 7 Exotic Ebony Macassar Piezo - Mayones Custom Shop Gallery
Your piece of wood looks very nice.

DAT TYGA

 

[jake7doyle]

imo its got to be the gloss

 

[mountainjam]

Ide go for an oiled finish. High gloss looks great until it has fingerprints and sweat marks all over it.

 

[leonardo7]

I have a Regius 8 with flamed top and oiled satin finish, it pops in the light but looks dull and matte at most times from a distance.

I have a Regius 7 with flamed top glossed and it pops even when theres no light on it.

Another thing for me to consider is that the satin top doesnt take well to scratches such as pick scratches and dents super duper easy, as to be expected on such a gorgeous satin finish. The Mayones gloss finish is tough and wont chip or dent esily, and wont scratch up to picking.

I will be sure and update this thread if I get any updated pics from Mayones. I do think that a majority of the building will take place in August though as they are off for the month of July.

For anyone ever considering the Mayones satin finish, its absolutely silky to the touch and maintains a non sticky oily feel. Quite incredible!

Im leaning towards gloss on the top this time.

 

[drenz]

Ebony Macassar top in gloss finish will be similar to this one:
Regius 7 Exotic Ebony Macassar Piezo - Mayones Custom Shop Gallery
Your piece of wood looks very nice.

holy TITS, that guitar is AMAZING.

 

[Churchie777]

I'm keeping my Macassar neck satin but thats cos gloss necks suck so much roosters, but f i had it for a top definitely gloss it