Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers

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jsalk

Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« on: 21 Sep 2008, 04:42 pm »
People often come to us looking for something unique.  Drew spent a considerable amount of time browsing the internet in search of a very interesting veneer for his SongTowers.  After considerable time and effort, he settled on Japanese Tamo ash and we went to work.

After veneering, we applied a wide variety of color dyes to a test piece and sent a photo to Drew.  He chose a very light application of dark walnut dye.

Here are some photos of the results...



And a close-up...



And another of the nameplate area...



This was a fun project.

Happy listening Drew!

- Jim



robinje

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #1 on: 21 Sep 2008, 05:34 pm »
Another superb creation!  These are absolutely beautiful...

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Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #2 on: 21 Sep 2008, 07:56 pm »
OMG,,,,, that has got to be one of the most unique veneers I've ever seen on a loudspeaker. :o I hope to see this veneer on a set of HT-3's someday maybe. :drool:


Cheers,
Robin

jsalk

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #3 on: 21 Sep 2008, 08:59 pm »
OMG,,,,, that has got to be one of the most unique veneers I've ever seen on a loudspeaker. :o I hope to see this veneer on a set of HT-3's someday maybe. :drool:


Cheers,
Robin

Robin -

It may happen, but it is VERY expensive.

- Jim

BradJudy

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #4 on: 21 Sep 2008, 09:25 pm »
I'm usually not big on dying wood, but that light touch of color really brought out the texture in the tamo ash without changing the tone too much.  Very nice. 

funkmonkey

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #5 on: 22 Sep 2008, 06:32 am »
Very nice, Jim.  And good eye on the veneer Drew.

rydenfan

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #6 on: 22 Sep 2008, 02:21 pm »
Beautiful finish!

mcullinan

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #7 on: 22 Sep 2008, 02:24 pm »
I just have to say that they look amazing! Gorgeous!
Mike  :D

Nuance

Re: Drew's dyed Tamo ash SongTowers
« Reply #8 on: 22 Sep 2008, 03:41 pm »
That is a stunning veneer!  Nice choice, Drew.   :thumb:

Enjoy!