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Veracity of the month...

— each month this page will highlight a truly unique Special Edition Veracity project...

November

After hearing the Veracity QW in Dayton, I decided to build a special version for the upcoming Iowa DIY event. The problem was, it was only eight days away.

So we pulled out all the stops. I had some solid African Padauk that really looked great, but it was a very striking wood - perhaps too striking for most designs. Padauk has a tight grain pattern that alternates between dark brown and carrot red. When finished, the carrot red turns to a deep, dark red color.

I had some Bird's Eye Anegre looking for a project. It is similar to bird's eye maple, but with a slight orange tint. So I thought perhaps the two would work well together.

detail

Here is a detailed shot of the front baffle. As you can see, the Padauk and Bird's Eye Anegre provide nice contrast and a bold, striking look.

Oh, and by the way, I guess it was worth the effort. The Veracity QW scored the highest number of points awarded at this year's Iowa event. We were quite pleased.

archives

Here are links to past Veracity of the Month projects:

August, 2003.

September, 2003.

October, 2003.

what's next?

December's special project is one for the holidays.

The holiday season is always rife with exotic scents and tastes. So what would be more fitting than Cinnamon Burl and solid African Bosse wood baffles. Bosse is a highly aromatic wood with a smell that is reminiscent of cloves. And Cinnamon Burl features spectacular swirls that remind one of bulbs on a holiday tree.

I really think this will be the most gorgeous pair of speakers I have built to date.

Stay tuned...