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Old 12-28-2013, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Danny Hernandez View Post
Ken, going with the "6FEG" with the all dark woods combination my question is on the 7pc bodies having the extra 2 laminates would you used the lighter (maple) laminate against the dark T & B and a slight darker laminate against the Walnut? Sorry maybe dumb question but want to make sure am completely sure. I found this picture of a 5pc laminate Ebony T/B with Walnut core and the maple laminates and kind of maid me wonder

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Not sure I know what you mean on that pic. It looks perfect. For a 7pc with dark cores and tops, the other color of laminate would be mahogany against the walnut. Less of a contrast. The dark on dark works better with the 5pc body if color contrast is your concern.
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