Chuck, I know you don't do too much Spruce tops, but you're there with Recstar - rings per in.
In theory, the tighter grain is more desired. I went the opposite early on with looser grain, intentionally, and that produced some nice sweet instruments. I've learned to appreciate the tighter grain, and that's what I try to bring in.
Resoman, if I wanted to taunt, I'd rip a slice and show a not too good pic, with just a nice amout of bearclaw to be interesting, but not distracting (I have a bunch of that already). This one is ringing nice and "low". Can't wait. . .
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