Rarity of Natural Tops

[dogrocketp]

I consider the natural finish on maple uncommon rather than rare. One of the more uncommon ones is my Archtop II in natural quilt. It looks even better in person.

Maple grain pops more with a lot of other stain colors thus perhaps one of the reasons brighter or darker colors are considered more appealing in comparison.
Geez, Mel. I wish you'd pop in more often. Most of the people here don't know what a world class collector you are, and how fine your instruments are!

 

[Serious Poo]

Finally moved and just starting to get to where I can take some photos...

This is a natural Paulownia top from my Tony Yamamoto 28.6 scale Baritone acoustic. Fingerboard, back & sides are Brazilian Rosewood w/ Koa purfling; the bridge is Ebony w/ bone. It's incredibly inspiring to play.

 

[Serious Poo]

A few more... They might not be the flashiest guitars on Earth, but they sure get played a lot.

PRS PS Singlecut Soapbar w/ a vintage natural Bearclaw Spruce top.

Taylor 712CE with a natural Cedar top

Dean Gordon Chelsea Hotelecaster w/ natural 150yr old Pine top

PRS 305 prototype w/ natural Alder top & Birdseye Maple neck

PRS CU22 Limited Semi-hollow with a natural Walnut top

 

[Driver 8]

Natural just oozes class

 

[Sybo]

I LOVE THIS THREAD!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

A few more... They might not be the flashiest guitars on Earth, but they sure get played a lot.

PRS PS Singlecut Soapbar w/ a vintage natural Bearclaw Spruce top.

Taylor 712CE with a natural Cedar top

Dean Gordon Chelsea Hotelecaster w/ natural 150yr old Pine top

PRS 305 prototype w/ natural Alder top & Birdseye Maple neck

PRS CU22 Limited Semi-hollow with a natural Walnut top

That flamed walnut brings out my inner George Takei -

“Oh myyyyyyyy!!”