Choose a binding...

Next major decision is Binding. 

Points to consider:

I dont want to distract from the highly figured texture of the koa wood however contrast appears to be suited. The three i favour are either a Dark wood ie Katalox, a very light Maple or in between a nice Curly Maple... I'm Leaning toward either the Light (almost white) Maple or Katalox with a nice coloured purfing.

Erik's comments.

"Binding. The curly maple seems like a nice fit. Could also do koa binding. Or, I think my favorite is this curly katalox - it’ll end up dark with very subtle movement of the figuring. Could do it with a thin line of maple, or very thin maple/black/maple purfling. But, I agree, don’t want to over do it and distract from this crazy figuring."

Katalox:

Curly Maple:

Light maple (i think):

Koa:

Wev'e Chosen the Katalox Binding, Iv'e left it to Erik to choose the purfing as he just has loads more experience and feel for how that might turn out.