Which laminate wood for a "Siberian Lynx" look?

[lukasam]

Hey everyone!

The last couple of days, I've been playing around with all sorts of combinations of woods and "finishes" in my mind while being on a study trip.
I thought, it would be interesting to have a sort of 'siberian lynx' guitar, as mentioned in the title above.

The best combination I could come up with so far would be flame maple with a washed black dye, as it can be seen in the following picture:

For the finish type I would say something more rough would be nice (resembling the coat of a lynx), thus satin would make the most sense.

What do you think of the described combination? Has anyone good a better suiting idea for this purpose?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, it's an exciting project I believe.

Sidenote
For everyone who'd like to know, I thought a JazzCaster [with all contours] would do the trick for the body, as it's more curvy. An alternative might be the stratocaster?

Also, for pickups smaller ones seem more optimal, shrinking the options down to either P90's or Mini Humbuckers.

 

[dmraco]

I think your method is sound.  You may want to go through some of Warmoth's choice wood selection to get a piece that creates the look you want.  That example you posted is highly figured.

 

[bagman67]

I did a Google image search on "Siberian lynx" and I see a fair amount of variation in coat pattern from specimen to specimen, and possible by time of year.  But what you're describing sounds like it would work fine.  If you want a more pronounced visual, use a really dark brown or full strength black dye on the figured wood, and then sand back until you have the amount of contrasting pale.  Then dye again with a very dilute black, perhaps with a drop or two of yellow ochre or raw sienna to make it more tawny.  Satin finish if that's your taste.  If you're relying on Warmoth to do the job, and you are doing a custom build, CALL THEM and arrange to submit a photo or two of the colors you'd like to see at the time of purchase.

 

[Cagey]

Apparently their coat changes with the seasons, as Bagman alluded to. This one...

...would be more accurately modeled wih a Camphor Burl laminate, like this...

Unfortunately, it seems as though they're not offering it as an option at the moment. Might be worth a call if it appeals that strongly.

Cute kitty, eh?

 

[Logrinn]

Not only can your life depend on punctuation;

Let's eat Grandpa!
Let's eat, Grandpa!

but it's also so much easier to read posts with punctuation (especially when you are - like me - a foreigner).

I don't think Warmoth will be do a good Kitty. :laughing7:

 

[Cagey]

Capitalization can make for surprising changes in meaning as well:

Go help your uncle Jack off his horse.

Go help your uncle jack off his horse.

Your uncle needs help either way, but... :laughing7:

 

[Axkoa]

Capitalization can make for surprising changes in meaning as well:

Go help your uncle Jack off his horse.

Go help your uncle jack off his horse.

Your uncle needs help either way, but... :laughing7:

That's just sick, Cagey

That's just sick Cagey

Am I doing this right?

On topic though. I quite like that finish Lukasam. I reckon a Musiclander would look good as well!

 

[musicispeace]

Black dye on maple is incredible. Go for it.  :hello2:

 

[Kostas]

Washed black is far "richer' than the name implies. When you see it from close there's a lot of sonic blue/gray in it. At least that's how it is on my guitar, when I ordered it it wasn't a standard color yet.

 

[ghotiphry]

Why not see if Tonar has any ideas for something custom?

Or see what Great Ape has on his plate?

Otherwise, here's an outstanding example of a washed black dye.

http://unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=25316.0