Dyed ebony as an option, please.

[AprioriMark]

I'm personally on the fence with this one.  The music instrument industry uses only a small portion of the available exotic woods.  Look to the high end furniture and flooring industries for the major sources of consumption.  We're a drop in the bucket honestly.

As far as dying or not dying, I can see the company perspective in leaving it as-is.  If it was added as an option, I'm not sure how I'd price it out or alter the manufacturing process.  Personally, if that's what it takes to sell more necks and the customer is aware of the dye job and happy, then I'd do it.  That's a simple business decision and I wouldn't expect it to change the world.

I absolutely get all of that, but real change happens in small steps, not huge revolution.  If we can do something that's more responsible and enables people to be better stewards of the world, shouldn't we? 

-Mark

 

[jackthehack]

Non-issue; $5.79 + shipping and you can dye it yourself in a few minutes....

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2005522/16586/mixol-tint-black--01-20-ml.aspx

 

[AprioriMark]

Why not offer dyed ebony as an option?  Yes, a customer could dye it themselves, though my understanding is that it's best done before frets are installed.  And really, Warmoth's finish shop is top-notch.

I'd personally rather have it done properly, before fretting, by people who do finish work for a living. 

-Mark

 

[Patrick from Davis]

I understand the argument of, "how can I tell what I have?"  I understand that the market will shift to streakier ebony as the major product available.  I'd like to see dyed ebony as an option as well, for a couple of reasons.  I would rather not have a beautifully finished guitar neck and me with a bottle of dye to finish it off.  It makes me nervous just typing it.  I'd also rather it done at the proper time, before the frets.  Do it right the first time.  It would be nice to get a jet black piece without having to pay for a rarity when the dyed is functionally no different.  I assume the price of Jet black ebony will continue to rise at a rate higher than standard ebony.

More than anything, it seems to be something that would not be hard for Warmoth to implement.  They could also accomplish the job with the highest standards, like we are used to.  Rather than the varied levels, due to beer or otherwise, of the collective.  I am happy to pay for the product when it is consistently such a quality piece of work.
Patrick