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1. Will this technology affect the guitar's tone? Will the color change over time, like a regular guitar?
No, this does not affect the guitar's tone in any way. The process is purely aesthetic. The color of the wood underneath will likely continue to change over time. All of the materials we use to create the effects are light-fast. While these are the first guitars that have ever been done with this technique, we have every reason to believe the colors will remain vibrant in the future.
2. Are there specific styles available to choose from, or is the appearance customizable, or are each guitar random?
We introduced three styles at NAMM. The Darkwood, The Driftwood, and The Mirkwood.
The Darkwood is silvery-black in color and is relatively lightly treated. You can still clearly see the original wood grain in most parts of the soundboard.
The Driftwood used a variety of earth tones and makes the soundboard look very natural but exotic. The original wood grain is still visible.
The Mirkwood is our favorite of them (and by far the most complicated to do). We use subtle chromatic undertones and plenty of organic lines to create the feeling of a dark, moody forest. This technique essentially replaces the appearance of the soundboard. The original grain is no longer easily visible.
Each of these styles are repeatable, but we expect each guitar will look quite different from the last because they are made individually and by hand. They are not customizable beyond selecting the style (Darkwood, Driftwood, or Mirkwood).
3. If we proceed with this technology, could you please provide guidance on whether to incorporate it only into the soundboard or to include the back & sides as well? What would be the approximate appearance and color?
At this point, the process is only achievable on the soundboard. |
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