The binding now chosen (Curly Katalox" Erik has "Just finished dying, laminating, and resawing the binding. Looks pink in the photos, but will end up rich red". 

The Curl in the Katalox is more pronounced than i imagined and looks incredible. That red purfing will give it some really unique charachter.

Damn just can't wait to see the grain of that Koa with some Lacquer. Just hope it sounds as good as it will look!


Side-on view with binding and purfing:



The Maple Neck is now ready for the trussrod and Headstock Veneers:

The neck Carve/shape is a huge call and i'm leaning to the same neck carve as my PRS "Pattern regular" shape Neck whereas Erik prefers a slightly thicker neck such as the Pattern Vintage. The shapes/measurements are depicted below. I'm referencing the PRS shapes as i'm familiar with them as i currently play a 2015 PRS Custom 24 with a pattern regular  neck carve.






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