fuzzydog Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Oh 1 more suggestion: quarter sawn oak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 +1 on some burl walnut. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Quad matched veneers can produce very interesting results. Here's a neat example of quad matched (spalted?) Walnut burl used for the top of a coffee table: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 How about offering the Jubilee bass bin (and the other Cinema bass cabinets) as unfinished "Birch Raw" like the LaScala I... Personally, I think a pair of KPT-684's in a clear Birch Lacquer finish (to match my LaScalas) would merit some serious consideration. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigybean Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Black walnut. They have some really gorgeous black walnut veneers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Possum fur. It's super soft and readily available in Arkansas. As much as I love the forte IIs, possum fur heritage would be tempting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 How about offering the Jubilee bass bin (and the other Cinema bass cabinets) as unfinished "Birch Raw" like the LaScala I... Personally, I think a pair of KPT-684's in a clear Birch Lacquer finish (to match my LaScalas) would merit some serious consideration. pretty sure you can order any of the cinema in raw form? i could be wrong though. i think i read it somewhere though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Black walnut is already available as is Cherry. Bring back Oak and add Maple and Mahogany, should be the same price as standard options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2016 It's a no brainer. Levi's has a custom shop, 350 to 500 a pair, in San Francisco. The Fender Custom Shop is legendary. What year are we up to on Paul's birthday this year? Create a Signature Model, Be drivers, etc. Make that Jubilee bass bin in a real exotic wood, with grill covers, and get Roy to make a wood horn to match size of 502. You do that, set it up in a great listening space at CES, I think you could sell a 100 pair right off the floor at 20K a pair retail. Get Billy Bob Thorton to design a pair, and sell a limited edition of those, etc., etc. Made to order, money up front, accurate waiting times given, no inventory to carry. Chad can create an app or way customers can check status, on real time, just like shipping a UPS package? Who ever asked you to check into this is a genius Chad and I like the way they think. I was talking about this very thing with some photographer dude just the other day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I like the grill cloth on the 70th ones...also think Hickory would make cool Heresys. It looks like they buy the 70th K-horn grills already made up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The Jubilee is probably near its 15th anniversary. Let's give the Jubilee some proper respect and pretty 'em up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 ribbon mahogany and cane grilles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 +1 more on the Cane Grilles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigybean Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Black walnut is already available as is Cherry. Bring back Oak and add Maple and Mahogany, should be the same price as standard options. My bad, I always thought they were English Walnut. They look different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2016 Cane grill to add to existing black. Finishes: Rosewood Macassar Ebony Birdseye Maple Walnut Burl Where would you source Macassar Ebony, or any Ebony for that matter? I think Ebony is going to be off the table for awhile, it is on the CITES list and won't be coming off in the foreseeable future. So is Rosewood from Mexico, South America and Madagascar. That leaves Asian? Is it not as prefered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Can you have veneer that has knots in it? A nasty knotted up pair of heresy would be cool but I don't know how knots translates to veneer, probably has to be pretty flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Maybe take some inspiration from Taylor Guitars... Koa: Macassar ebony: Tasmanian blackwood: sassafras: flamy maple: black heart sassafras. Oh my. Edited May 24, 2016 by MetropolisLakeOutfitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Can you have veneer that has knots in it? A nasty knotted up pair of heresy would be cool but I don't know how knots translates to veneer, probably has to be pretty flawless. Some veneer is just a photo copy, so knots shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2016 Can you have veneer that has knots in it? A nasty knotted up pair of heresy would be cool but I don't know how knots translates to veneer, probably has to be pretty flawless. They make kitchen cabinets out of knotty pine veneer, I think they all have a clear protective coating on them that avoids trouble down the road, I'm not sure how it would work in more of a furniture application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2016 Maybe take some inspiration from Taylor Guitars... Koa: Macassar ebony: Tasmanian blackwood: sassafras: flamy maple: Mr. Taylor bought an Ebony mill in Cameroon and is attempting to grow sustainable ebony. He has indicated that his customers will have to start accepting what were previously considered to be flaws as signs of a sustainable wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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