Need suggestions for matching a Bubinga neck.

[tubby.twins]

Here's a Gecko neck I bought last year:

More pictures here:
http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=10220.0

I originally had this neck mounted on an Alder body with a translucent blue finish:
http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=10816.0

However, I have since bought another neck which looks better with the blue Alder body, so now the Bubinga neck needs a new home.  So now I need some suggestions on what kind of Gecko body would look good with this neck.

The neck is a bit on the heavy side, so I'd like a body that isn't too lightweight (in order to avoid neck dive).  Right now I'm leaning towards a clear gloss or clear satin finish over some nice clear, pale Maple.  This would be a good contrast with the Bubinga.

The black "pinstripe" option would also match the Ebony inlays on the neck (fretless lines and Gecko) as well as the black tuners and nut; however, that requires a laminate top, and I'm not sure if I can get a non-flamed Maple laminate top.

Any other ideas out there?  

 

[The Norwegian Guy]

well... as long as it is Tigers Eye on flame maple!

 

[whyachi]

Naked is the only way to go with a body that's pairing up to bubinga. I'm trying to think of something I haven't seen you with so far...

I'd say white korina back with a spruce top and a black pinstripe binding either clear satin or oiled. Its light colored but medium-heavy and a nice counter to the strong coloring of the bubinga.

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If white korina isn't available, throw a plain maple back on it instead and stick to the clear coat.

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[tubby.twins]

Spruce looks nice.  Maybe I'll do that.  Thanks for the suggestion!